The biological basis of behavior - exercises WF-ZPS-N-BPZC
The aim of the course is to show the biological foundations of human behavior in the light of current research in ethology, sociobiology, psychophysiology and evolutionary psychology, as well as behavioral genetics. The lecture focuses on explaining the biological sources of human nature and the functions of psychological mechanisms, understood as psychological adaptations, solving problems in the field of:
(1) survival (e.g. choice of food, preferences regarding a place of refuge, fighting predators and other threats);
(2) sexual life and reproduction (eg female and male strategies of choosing a partner for a lasting and fleeting relationship, attachment, jealousy of a sexual partner);
(3) parenting (eg, the importance of father and mother for the survival and development of offspring, the ability of children to transform parental care into reproductive success, conflict between parents and offspring);
(4) relationships (eg, Hamilton's law and its implications);
(5) group life (e.g. altruism and helpful behavior, aggression and war).
The exercises are aimed at deepening and detailing the knowledge discussed during the lecture through discussion and analysis of individual issues based on specialist literature on the subject, as well as familiarizing participants with the basic methods of formulating research hypotheses in the field of biological bases of behavior, and their verification in the light of appropriate data sources.
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Term 2021/22:
The aim of the course is to show the biological foundations of human behavior in the light of current research in ethology, sociobiology, psychophysiology and evolutionary psychology, as well as behavioral genetics. The lecture focuses on explaining the biological sources of human nature and the functions of psychological mechanisms, understood as psychological adaptations, solving problems in the field of: |
Term 2022/23:
The aim of the course is to show the biological foundations of human behavior in the light of current research in ethology, sociobiology, psychophysiology and evolutionary psychology, as well as behavioral genetics. The lecture focuses on explaining the biological sources of human nature and the functions of psychological mechanisms, understood as psychological adaptations, solving problems in the field of: |
Term 2023/24:
The aim of the course is to show the biological foundations of human behavior in the light of current research in ethology, sociobiology, psychophysiology and evolutionary psychology, as well as behavioral genetics. The lecture focuses on explaining the biological sources of human nature and the functions of psychological mechanisms, understood as psychological adaptations, solving problems in the field of: |
Term 2024/25:
The aim of the course is to show the biological foundations of human behavior in the light of current research in ethology, sociobiology, psychophysiology and evolutionary psychology, as well as behavioral genetics. The lecture focuses on explaining the biological sources of human nature and the functions of psychological mechanisms, understood as psychological adaptations, solving problems in the field of: |
(in Polish) E-Learning
Term 2023/24: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) | Term 2021/22: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) | Term 2024/25: (in Polish) E-Learning | Term 2019/20: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) | Term 2020/21: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) | Term 2022/23: (in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) |
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS
Term 2023/24: ECTS credits:
- participation in exercises - 32 hours;
- preparation for classes / reading of texts - 30 hours;
- preparation of the speech - 30
- preparation for the test - 28 hours;
(120 hours / 30 = 4 ECTS credits) | Term 2024/25: ECTS credits:
- participation in exercises - 32 hours;
- preparation for classes / reading of texts - 30 hours;
- preparation of the speech - 30
- preparation for the test - 28 hours;
(120 hours / 30 = 4 ECTS credits) | Term 2022/23: ECTS credits:
- participation in exercises - 32 hours;
- preparation for the lecture / reading of texts - 30 hours;
- preparation of a paper - 30
- preparation for the test - 28 hours;
(120 hours / 30 = 4 ECTS credits) |
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Preliminary Requirements
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Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE: After completing the course, the student should have knowledge of ethology, sociobiology, psychophysiology, evolutionary psychology and behavioral genetics, enabling him / her to explain the causes of human behavior in the context of psychological adaptations, understood as psychological mechanisms developed in the course of evolution.
SKILLS: After completing the course the student should: be able to objectively assess the cognitive and practical value of the biological basis of mental life; see biological causes of both normal and pathological psychosocial phenomena; know and understand the genesis of biological processes underlying psychological processes and be able to use this knowledge to better explain the causes of human behavior; be able to analyze scientific texts as well as present and explain selected issues in the field of the theory of evolution, ethology, sociobiology, psychophysiology and behavioral genetics in the context of human behavior.
COMPETENCES: After completing the course, the student should accept the multifactorial background of mental life and be aware of its importance; perceive the need for constant updating of knowledge in the field of the biological basis of behavior; be open to cooperation with specialists from other disciplines; strive for a holistic understanding of mental life.
Punkty ECTS:
- udział w ćwiczeniach – 30 godzin;
- przygotowanie do wykładu/ lektura tekstów – 45 godzin;
- przygotowanie do egzaminu – 45 godzin;
(120 godzin/ 30 = 4 punktów ECTS)
Assessment criteria
For an unsatisfactory grade (2):
- the student has mastered less than 60% of the knowledge and skills covered by the curriculum. The answers given by him are incorrect or incomplete, he cannot use his knowledge to explain the causes of specific human behavior and / or psychosocial phenomena;
For a satisfactory grade (3):
- the student has mastered at least 60% of the knowledge and skills included in the curriculum. Uses knowledge with understanding only to a limited extent and is able to use it to explain only some of the causes of human behavior and / or psychosocial phenomena;
For a good mark (4):
- the student operates with the understanding of at least 80% of the knowledge covered by the curriculum. Can use this knowledge to explain the causes of human behavior and / or psychosocial phenomena;
For a very good grade (5):
- the student has, in principle, the full range of knowledge and skills covered by the educational program. He can comprehensively and competently present knowledge of the biological basis of human behavior and correctly use it to explain the genesis and functions of psychophysiological adaptation.
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Diamond, J. (2019). Trzeci szympans. Kraków: Copernicus Center Press.
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