Evolutionary biology: a basic science for psychiatry?

M. T. McGuire; I. Marks; R. M. Nesse; A. Troisi

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0447.1992.tb03234.x

Evolutionary biology: a basic science for psychiatry?

M. T. McGuire, I. Marks, R. M. Nesse, A. Troisi

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Abstract

Evolutionary biology has much to offer psychiatry. It distinguishes between ultimate and proximate explanations of behavior and addresses the functional significance of behavior. Subtheories, frequently voiced misconceptions, specific applications, testable hypotheses and limitations of evolutionary theory are reviewed. An evolutionary perspective is likely to improve understanding of psychopathology, refocus some clinical research, influence treatment and help integrate seemingly unrelated findings and theoretical explanations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	89-96
Number of pages	8
Journal	Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
Volume	86
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0447.1992.tb03234.x
State	Published - Aug 1992
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

evolutionary biology
psychiatric research
psychiatric theory

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Psychiatry and Mental health

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