Evolutionary Psychology Courses and Certifications

Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 3: How Does It All End?

94 ratings at Coursera

Explore the evolution of human beliefs about the soul, afterlife, and consciousness through scientific and cultural lenses, examining their impact on society, politics, and personal worldviews.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

What Motivates Us - Sex and Gender Differences in Psychology

1 review

Explore evolutionary theories and psychological studies on sex and gender differences, attraction, mate preferences, and sexual orientation in this insightful psychology lecture.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Social Psychology, Sleep, and Laughter - Forming Impressions and Exploring Mysteries

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Explore social psychology, impression formation, stereotypes, sleep, dreams, and laughter in this engaging lecture on human behavior and cognitive processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Science Festival

The Believing Brain - Evolution, Neuroscience, and the Spiritual Instinct

Explore the intersection of neuroscience, evolution, and spirituality with experts discussing the origins, persistence, and future of religious beliefs in human cognition and culture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Foundations of Behaviorism - B.F. Skinner and Learning Theories - Lecture 4

Explore behaviorism, learning types, and Skinner's work in psychology. Understand classical and operant conditioning, and examine critiques of behaviorist theory in human mental processes.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Redefining Reality: The Intellectual Implications of Modern Science

92 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Get a grip on reality in 36 enthralling lectures about the changing view of what's real-in space, in matter, in society, and in your brain.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Emotions and emotional disorders

48 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, Emotions and emotional disorders, you will learn about some of the disorders related to the feelings of stress, sadness and anxiety including how these disorders are diagnosed,...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Wild and Domesticated Religions - How the Machinery of Religion Evolved

Explore the evolution of religions as cultural survivors, examining their design, adaptations, and challenges in a rapidly changing world.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED-Ed

Moral Behavior in Animals

Explore surprising evidence of empathy, cooperation, and fairness in primates and mammals, challenging our understanding of moral traits in animals.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Religion, Evolution, and the Ecstasy of Self-Transcendence

Explore the evolutionary roots of self-transcendence and its connection to religion. Haidt presents a thought-provoking hypothesis on why humans seek experiences that go beyond the self.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

A Darwinian Theory of Beauty

Explore the evolutionary origins of beauty and art in this animated talk, challenging the notion that aesthetics are purely subjective and revealing their deep roots in human nature.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Morality and Emotion - Experts in Emotion Series with Jonathan Haidt - Lecture 11.1a

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Explore morality and emotion with Dr. Jonathan Haidt, discussing core themes in his research, future discoveries, and advice for aspiring emotion researchers in this insightful interview.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

The Evolution of Compassion

Explore evolutionary biology and game theory to understand the Golden Rule, its challenges, and the potential for increased compassion in society.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

The Science of Cooperation - Evolution of Social Behavior in Humans and Animals

Explore the evolution of cooperation in humans and animals, its role in our social structures, and its dark side. Gain insights into why we cooperate and how it shapes our behavior and relationships.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Pattern Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention

Explore how pattern recognition, especially 'if-and-then' patterns, drives human invention and progress. Gain insights into the link between this cognitive ability and autism spectrum conditions.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video