Evolutionary Social Psychology
@socialpsych.bsky.social
Evolution, society, morality, cooperation
(current discussions and job opportunities)
(current discussions and job opportunities)
🧠🐒 New in Science: Chimpanzees rationally revise their beliefs!
Schleihauf et al. show that chimps weigh strong vs. weak evidence and update their choices accordingly — a hallmark of human-like reasoning.
👉 doi.org/10.1126/scie...
#Cognition #Primates #Science
Schleihauf et al. show that chimps weigh strong vs. weak evidence and update their choices accordingly — a hallmark of human-like reasoning.
👉 doi.org/10.1126/scie...
#Cognition #Primates #Science
Chimpanzees rationally revise their beliefs
The selective revision of beliefs in light of new evidence has been considered one of the hallmarks of human-level rationality. However, tests of this ability in other species are lacking. We examined...
doi.org
October 31, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🧠🐒 New in Science: Chimpanzees rationally revise their beliefs!
Schleihauf et al. show that chimps weigh strong vs. weak evidence and update their choices accordingly — a hallmark of human-like reasoning.
👉 doi.org/10.1126/scie...
#Cognition #Primates #Science
Schleihauf et al. show that chimps weigh strong vs. weak evidence and update their choices accordingly — a hallmark of human-like reasoning.
👉 doi.org/10.1126/scie...
#Cognition #Primates #Science
An article summarizing the latest views on the evolution of the human brain:
The Multivariate Basis of Human Brain Evolution: The Prerequisites of Fire Control and Cooking
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
The Multivariate Basis of Human Brain Evolution: The Prerequisites of Fire Control and Cooking
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
An article summarizing the latest views on the evolution of the human brain:
The Multivariate Basis of Human Brain Evolution: The Prerequisites of Fire Control and Cooking
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
The Multivariate Basis of Human Brain Evolution: The Prerequisites of Fire Control and Cooking
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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"Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts."
- Prof. Richard Feynman
- Prof. Richard Feynman
August 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts."
- Prof. Richard Feynman
- Prof. Richard Feynman
To explain how life emerged through natural processes, we need to understand how proteins evolved.
A new paper presents a three-stage model of protein evolution. 🧬✨
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
A new paper presents a three-stage model of protein evolution. 🧬✨
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
On the emergence of metabolism: the evolution of proteins that powered life | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Life is far from thermodynamic equilibrium. Hence, life must extract energy from the
environment. On Earth, that energy is driven by networks of metabolic reactions in
all cells which ultimately move ...
royalsocietypublishing.org
August 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
To explain how life emerged through natural processes, we need to understand how proteins evolved.
A new paper presents a three-stage model of protein evolution. 🧬✨
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
A new paper presents a three-stage model of protein evolution. 🧬✨
royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
Humans can read dog emotions from their faces better than chance—owning a dog doesn’t help.
Reading human vs. dog emotions isn’t linked.
Westerners struggle with anger; Japanese with happiness. 🐶🧠🌍
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reading human vs. dog emotions isn’t linked.
Westerners struggle with anger; Japanese with happiness. 🐶🧠🌍
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
August 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Humans can read dog emotions from their faces better than chance—owning a dog doesn’t help.
Reading human vs. dog emotions isn’t linked.
Westerners struggle with anger; Japanese with happiness. 🐶🧠🌍
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reading human vs. dog emotions isn’t linked.
Westerners struggle with anger; Japanese with happiness. 🐶🧠🌍
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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As religious beliefs increase, the perception of compatibility between religion and science on existential issues rises.
Conversely, as belief in science grows, the perception of conflict between religion and science increases.
The data comes from the UK, the Netherlands, and Kazakhstan.
Conversely, as belief in science grows, the perception of conflict between religion and science increases.
The data comes from the UK, the Netherlands, and Kazakhstan.
February 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
As religious beliefs increase, the perception of compatibility between religion and science on existential issues rises.
Conversely, as belief in science grows, the perception of conflict between religion and science increases.
The data comes from the UK, the Netherlands, and Kazakhstan.
Conversely, as belief in science grows, the perception of conflict between religion and science increases.
The data comes from the UK, the Netherlands, and Kazakhstan.
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We tested MFQ-2 and MAC-Q in a Turkish sample (N=1099).
1️⃣ Both fit well.
2️⃣ MFQ-2 explained more variance in psychological variables.
3️⃣ MAC-Q better predicted moral behavior (e.g., generosity, cooperation).
#MoralPsychology #moralfoundations #moralityascooperation
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s121...
1️⃣ Both fit well.
2️⃣ MFQ-2 explained more variance in psychological variables.
3️⃣ MAC-Q better predicted moral behavior (e.g., generosity, cooperation).
#MoralPsychology #moralfoundations #moralityascooperation
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s121...
Validation of the moral foundations questionnaire-2 in the Turkish context: exploring its relationship with moral behavior - Current Psychology
Despite the considerable attention it has received, Moral Foundations Theory (MFT) remains open to criticisms regarding failure to conceptualize the moral domain. MFT was revised in response to these ...
doi.org
February 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM
We tested MFQ-2 and MAC-Q in a Turkish sample (N=1099).
1️⃣ Both fit well.
2️⃣ MFQ-2 explained more variance in psychological variables.
3️⃣ MAC-Q better predicted moral behavior (e.g., generosity, cooperation).
#MoralPsychology #moralfoundations #moralityascooperation
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s121...
1️⃣ Both fit well.
2️⃣ MFQ-2 explained more variance in psychological variables.
3️⃣ MAC-Q better predicted moral behavior (e.g., generosity, cooperation).
#MoralPsychology #moralfoundations #moralityascooperation
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s121...
Whale songs follow a Zipf-like distribution, similar to human language.
This suggests both species' communication systems might be governed by the same cultural evolution laws.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
This suggests both species' communication systems might be governed by the same cultural evolution laws.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Whale song shows language-like statistical structure
Humpback whale song is a culturally transmitted behavior. Human language, which is also culturally transmitted, has statistically coherent parts whose frequency distribution follows a power law. These...
www.science.org
February 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Whale songs follow a Zipf-like distribution, similar to human language.
This suggests both species' communication systems might be governed by the same cultural evolution laws.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
This suggests both species' communication systems might be governed by the same cultural evolution laws.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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🚨 New paper! 🚨
Cognitive reflection was negatively correlated with belief in God & disbelief in evolution—for both Christians & non-believers.
This challenges the idea that reflection simply reinforces prior beliefs—challenging ERM and supporting DPM.
🔗 doi.org/10.1017/jdm....
Cognitive reflection was negatively correlated with belief in God & disbelief in evolution—for both Christians & non-believers.
This challenges the idea that reflection simply reinforces prior beliefs—challenging ERM and supporting DPM.
🔗 doi.org/10.1017/jdm....
February 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🚨 New paper! 🚨
Cognitive reflection was negatively correlated with belief in God & disbelief in evolution—for both Christians & non-believers.
This challenges the idea that reflection simply reinforces prior beliefs—challenging ERM and supporting DPM.
🔗 doi.org/10.1017/jdm....
Cognitive reflection was negatively correlated with belief in God & disbelief in evolution—for both Christians & non-believers.
This challenges the idea that reflection simply reinforces prior beliefs—challenging ERM and supporting DPM.
🔗 doi.org/10.1017/jdm....
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🚨 Our chapter, "Heroism as Moral Intuition," is now available in the Encyclopedia of Heroism Studies.
We explore heroism as evolved moral intuition for conflict resolution from the perspective of Morality as Cooperation Theory.
link.springer.com/referencewor...
We explore heroism as evolved moral intuition for conflict resolution from the perspective of Morality as Cooperation Theory.
link.springer.com/referencewor...
Heroism as Moral Intuition
'Heroism as Moral Intuition' published in 'Encyclopedia of Heroism Studies'
link.springer.com
May 2, 2024 at 6:32 PM
🚨 Our chapter, "Heroism as Moral Intuition," is now available in the Encyclopedia of Heroism Studies.
We explore heroism as evolved moral intuition for conflict resolution from the perspective of Morality as Cooperation Theory.
link.springer.com/referencewor...
We explore heroism as evolved moral intuition for conflict resolution from the perspective of Morality as Cooperation Theory.
link.springer.com/referencewor...
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#HiSciSky, we are here to publish current findings, cutting-edge methods, and opportunities in the cognitive science of religion. We will also write about the history of religion. Soon we will start! Follow us and stay tuned!
September 27, 2023 at 10:37 PM
#HiSciSky, we are here to publish current findings, cutting-edge methods, and opportunities in the cognitive science of religion. We will also write about the history of religion. Soon we will start! Follow us and stay tuned!
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🔬🧠 #HiSciSky!
I'm a PhD candidate in Psychological Sciences exploring the fascinating overlap between social psychology and behavioral economics.
My focus? Morality, religion, politics, and cooperation.
Stay tuned for intriguing insights from my research journey! 🌟
I'm a PhD candidate in Psychological Sciences exploring the fascinating overlap between social psychology and behavioral economics.
My focus? Morality, religion, politics, and cooperation.
Stay tuned for intriguing insights from my research journey! 🌟
September 23, 2023 at 9:12 PM
🔬🧠 #HiSciSky!
I'm a PhD candidate in Psychological Sciences exploring the fascinating overlap between social psychology and behavioral economics.
My focus? Morality, religion, politics, and cooperation.
Stay tuned for intriguing insights from my research journey! 🌟
I'm a PhD candidate in Psychological Sciences exploring the fascinating overlap between social psychology and behavioral economics.
My focus? Morality, religion, politics, and cooperation.
Stay tuned for intriguing insights from my research journey! 🌟
Generalized morality culturally evolves as an adaptive heuristic in large social networks.
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September 27, 2023 at 11:22 PM
Generalized morality culturally evolves as an adaptive heuristic in large social networks.
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Exciting news, #HiSciSky! This account is your go-to source for the latest research in #evolutionary and #socialpsychology 🧠🌍
Join us as we delve into the fascinating realms of #morality, #cooperation, and all things social 🤝
Don't miss out – hit that follow button and stay in the loop! #Research
Join us as we delve into the fascinating realms of #morality, #cooperation, and all things social 🤝
Don't miss out – hit that follow button and stay in the loop! #Research
September 27, 2023 at 11:18 PM
Exciting news, #HiSciSky! This account is your go-to source for the latest research in #evolutionary and #socialpsychology 🧠🌍
Join us as we delve into the fascinating realms of #morality, #cooperation, and all things social 🤝
Don't miss out – hit that follow button and stay in the loop! #Research
Join us as we delve into the fascinating realms of #morality, #cooperation, and all things social 🤝
Don't miss out – hit that follow button and stay in the loop! #Research
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🧠 Curious about the fascinating world of cognitive science and religion?
🚀 Follow this account for insightful updates that will expand your understanding.
#CognitiveScience #Religion
🚀 Follow this account for insightful updates that will expand your understanding.
#CognitiveScience #Religion
#HiSciSky, we are here to publish current findings, cutting-edge methods, and opportunities in the cognitive science of religion. We will also write about the history of religion. Soon we will start! Follow us and stay tuned!
September 27, 2023 at 10:50 PM
🧠 Curious about the fascinating world of cognitive science and religion?
🚀 Follow this account for insightful updates that will expand your understanding.
#CognitiveScience #Religion
🚀 Follow this account for insightful updates that will expand your understanding.
#CognitiveScience #Religion