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Examined Lives: Live Fast, Die Young: Slow vs Fast Life History Strategies (Session 48)

September 26th, 12-1pm ET

Examined Lives

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Evolutionary Psychology

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Examined Lives

Life History

Steve P. Gilbert

In evolutionary psychology, life history strategies refer to the ways in which organisms allocate resources to growth, reproduction, and survival.

In evolutionary psychology, life history strategies refer to the ways in which organisms allocate resources to growth, reproduction, and survival. These strategies can be broadly categorized into two types: fast life history strategies and slow life history strategies. Understanding these strategies helps explain variations in behavior and reproductive patterns among different species, including humans, and provides insights into how organisms adapt to their environments to maximize their evolutionary success.

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