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David M. Buss

出生: April 14, 1953 – Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

David M. Buss is an evolutionary psychologist whose work examines human mating, sexual conflict, jealousy, and aggression. He is best known for The Evolution of Desire and other books applying evolutionary theory to intimate relationships. A professor at the University of Texas at Austin, he is widely cited for cross-cultural research on mate preferences.

传记与作者历程

David M. Buss built his career out of a dissatisfaction with piecemeal explanations of human behavior. As an undergraduate psychology major at the University of Texas at Austin from 1971 to 1976, he found many prevailing theories too arbitrary, and geology and astronomy courses sharpened his interest in origin-based explanations. That curiosity led him toward evolutionary theory and then to doctoral study in personality psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, where he completed his Ph.D. in 1981. Early appointments at Harvard and the University of Michigan, followed by his long tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, gave him the academic base from which his most influential work emerged. ((https://labs.la.utexas.edu/buss/files/2013/02/dbuss-cv-2016.pdf))

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名言

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Evolutionary psychology provides a cogent meta-theory for psychological science
-Evolutionary Psychology Is a Scientific Revolution
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Long-term committed mating is a fundamental strategy in the human repertoire
-Human Mate Guarding
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Developmental dynamics, properly conceived, can add to the theoretical foundation of evolutionary psychology
-Evolutionary Psychology and Developmental Dynamics
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Evolutionary psychology is simply an approach to the study of psychology that is informed by modern principles of evolutionary biology
-Teaching Evolutionary Psychology
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What we're saying is: there are ducks
-In Conversation with David Buss
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The bright side is that research on human mating strategies is cumulative
-The Science of Human Mating Strategies
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A description of a difference between two populations is not the same as an explanation for the difference
-Human Nature and Culture
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Both fields seek to identify enduring organismic characteristics and to locate their origins and functional significance in environments
-Evolutionary Biology and Personality Psychology

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Psychology of Desire & Relationships

Psychology of Desire & Relationships

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Psychology of Desire & Relationships

Understanding the intersection of biology and behavior is essential for navigating modern intimacy. This plan is designed for individuals seeking to break repetitive relationship cycles and professionals interested in the practical application of neuroscience to human connection.

3 h 27 m4 章节
Desire, Pleasure & Relationship Psychology

Desire, Pleasure & Relationship Psychology

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Desire, Pleasure & Relationship Psychology

This plan bridges the gap between biological drives and emotional intimacy, offering a scientific lens on how we love and connect. It is ideal for individuals seeking to improve their relationships or anyone fascinated by the evolutionary and neurological roots of human behavior.

3 h 14 m4 章节
Psych, Sex Health & Behavior Science

Psych, Sex Health & Behavior Science

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Psych, Sex Health & Behavior Science

This plan bridges the gap between cognitive science and interpersonal dynamics to provide a holistic view of human nature. It is ideal for individuals seeking to improve their relationships and decision-making through a scientific lens.

3 h 53 m4 章节
Desire, Relationships, Pleasure & Politics

Desire, Relationships, Pleasure & Politics

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Desire, Relationships, Pleasure & Politics

This interdisciplinary plan bridges the gap between individual psychology and systemic social structures to redefine how we approach intimacy. It is ideal for students of psychology, sociology, or anyone seeking to deepen their personal relationships through a lens of scientific and philosophical rigor.

2 h 54 m4 章节
Understand the Science of Attraction

Understand the Science of Attraction

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Understand the Science of Attraction

This plan bridges the gap between biological research and social intelligence, offering a roadmap to understanding human desire. It is ideal for individuals looking to improve their dating lives, strengthen existing bonds, or master the psychological nuances of interpersonal communication.

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Make him obsessed

Make him obsessed

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This plan is essential for individuals seeking to understand the psychological mechanics of desire and long-term attachment. It is designed for anyone looking to enhance their social influence and build profound, enduring relationships through proven behavioral science.

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What attracts men to women

What attracts men to women

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What attracts men to women

This course is designed for individuals seeking to understand the underlying science of human connection and romantic interest. It bridges the gap between biological instincts and modern social dynamics, making it ideal for anyone looking to build genuine, lasting attraction.

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Explore Human Nature, Science & Culture

Explore Human Nature, Science & Culture

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Explore Human Nature, Science & Culture

This plan offers a profound synthesis of biology and sociology to explain why we act, organize, and innovate as we do. It is ideal for curious minds and professionals seeking to understand the deep-seated drivers of human behavior in an era of rapid technological change.

3 h 43 m4 章节

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"There is no better guide than David M. Buss, one of the country’s leading evolutionary psychologists"

Nicholas A. Christakis

"Fearless and honest, David M. Buss has spent 30 years studying uncomfortable topics: mating, sex, and violence"

Leda Cosmides

"David M. Buss is one of those rare people who can look Darwin straight in the eye without flinching"

New Statesman

"David M. Buss has untangled the primordial human mating dance with deft, clarity, precision, and charm"

Helen Fisher

"David M. Buss has long been a leader in turning that interest into rigorous science"

Robert M. Sapolsky

"David M. Buss’s challenge to conventional wisdom on murders may become the new conventional wisdom"

The Washington Post Book World

"David M. Buss is one of the world’s experts in sexual conflict in human mating"

Steven Pinker

"Cindy Meston and David M. Buss are first-rate scientists and skilled writers"

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