Human Behavioral Biology
Interdisciplinary exploration of the biological underpinnings of behavior—integrating evolutionary game theory, kin selection, molecular genetics, behavioral genetics, endocrinology, and neurobiology.
Robert Sapolsky
Professor of Biology and Neurology
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The Biology of Depression (Stanford University)
Professor Robert Sapolsky details the biological underpinnings and societal impact of major depressive disorder, examining its neurochemical, hormonal, and genetic components as a complex biological disease.
7. Behavioral Genetics II
Robert Sapolsky analyzes the intricate relationship between genes and environment in shaping behavior, focusing on the complexities of gene isolation, genetic variability, and the limitations of heritability studies that often overlook environmental factors.
Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: Stress and Health
Dr. Robert Sapolsky explores the evolutionary basis of the stress response and its profound implications for human health, drawing parallels between animal and human physiological reactions.
Robert Sapolsky: The Biology of Human Behavior
Robert Sapolsky discusses the neurobiological underpinnings of human behavior, drawing from his research on stress, neuron degeneration, and primate social structures to explore the concepts of free will and tribalism.
Study paths featuring Robert Sapolsky
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Mind, Personhood & Moral Philosophy
Metaphysics of consciousness, neurobiology of behavior, and theories of justice
Yale University · Stanford University · Harvard University
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Strategic Reasoning, Equilibrium & Social Choice
Game theory across economics, evolutionary biology, and public ethics
Yale University · Stanford University · Harvard University
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