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Evolutionary psychopathology: why isn't the mind designed better than it is?

The British journal of medical psychology - 1 Dec 1998

Gilbert P

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This paper outlines some of the basic issues in evolutionary thinking when applied to psychopathology. It aims to give some background and context to the papers that follow. Particular attention is given to the way evolution is constrained by previous design features, the importance of trade offs between advantages and disadvantages of different traits, the way social dilemmas and conflicts have shaped the...

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PMID: 9875951
DOI: 10.1111/j.2044-8341.1998.tb00998.x

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