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Evolution, Emotion, and Reason: Emotions - Part II

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This lecture examines emotions as evolutionary adaptations in social relationships, including attachment to kin, gratitude toward cooperators, spite toward cheaters, and revenge across cultures. It uses the Prisoner’s Dilemma and Ultimatum Game to discuss cooperation and rationality.

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- Chapter 1. Emotional Responses to Caregivers and Kin.
- Chapter 2. Question and Answer on Emotions Towards Kin.
- Chapter 3. Evolutionary Explanations for Emotional Responses.
- Chapter 4. Cooperative Behavior and The Prisoner's Dilemma.
- Chapter 5. The Ultimatum Game, Rationally and Irrationality.
- Chapter 6. Cultures of Honor.

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