Nesse, Randolph M.

Evolutionary psychiatry [electronic resource] / Randolph M. Nesse. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2022. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (38 min.) : color, sound). - Evolution and medicine : how new applications advance research and practice, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Evolution and medicine. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: The role of natural selection in mental health -- Evolutionary medicine -- Emotional disorders in an evolutionary context -- The effect of novel modern environments on behavioral disorders -- Why do genes involved in mental disorders persist? -- Emotions and adaptation -- Review of social systems -- Addiction and vulnerability.

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Adaptation (Physiology)
Environmentally induced diseases.
Evolutionary psychology.
Human evolution.
Mental illness--Etiology.
Mental illness--Genetic aspects.
Natural selection.
Biological Evolution.
Emotions.
Humans.
Mental Disorders--etiology.
Mental Disorders--genetics.
Selection, Genetic.
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