A deeper integration of Selfish Goal Theory and modern evolutionary psychology. Issue 2 (29th April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Conroy-Beam, Daniel; Buss, David M.
• Is Part Of: Behavioral and brain sciences. Volume 37:Issue 2(2014)
• Page Start: 140
• Page End: 141
• Publication Date: 2014-04-29
• Subjects: Psychophysiology -- Periodicals; Psychology -- Periodicals; Human behavior -- Periodicals; Animal behavior -- Periodicals; Brain -- Periodicals; 616.89142
• DOI: 10.1017/S0140525X13001982
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0140-525X

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="normal"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Conceptually integrating Selfish Goal Theory with modern evolutionary psychology amplifies theoretical power. Inconsistency, a key principle of Selfish Goal Theory, illustrates this insight. Conflicting goals of seeking sexual variety and successful mate retention furnish one example. Siblings have evolved goals to cooperate and compete, a second example. Integrating Selfish Goal Theory with evolutionary theory can explain much inconsistent goal-directed behavior.</p> </abstract>