A INFLUÊNCIA DE DARWIN NA PSICOLOGIA:
SELEÇÃO NATURAL, EVOLUÇÃO E O ESTUDO DO COMPORTAMENTO HUMANO
Keywords:
Charles Darwin, Teoria da Evolução, Psicologia científica, BehaviorismoAbstract
When proposed by Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace in the 19th century, the theory of evolution by natural selection revolutionized not only biology but also several areas of knowledge, including psychology. This work demonstrates how the principles of natural selection influenced the development of different psychological approaches, especially evolutionary psychology, based on a historical and conceptual analysis. We present the impacts of evolutionary theory on specific areas of psychology, such as comparative psychology, functional psychology, and behavioral psychology. Finally, we conclude that Darwin's various works continue to be a valuable theoretical foundation for contemporary psychology, promoting new perspectives on the origin and function of human behavior. Furthermore, we suggest that future research should further explore the integration of evolution and psychology in emerging fields such as neuroscience and mental health. This work seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of Darwin's legacy in psychology, fostering critical and interdisciplinary discussions on the topic.
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