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Teaching about Sex Differences in Human Behavior and the Biological Approach in General1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 May 2016

Glenn E. Weisfeld
Glenn E. Weisfeld*
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Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202
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Abstract

Teaching about the biological perspective on human behavior offers numerous benefits to the instructor. Students, however, are often plagued by numerous common misconceptions concerning genetic influences on behavior, political implications of sociobiology, and evolved sex differences. These are discussed in that order. Lastly, some books are recommended as texts and references.

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Overview of Curricular Concerns
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Politics and the Life Sciences , Volume 5 , Issue 1 , August 1986 , pp. 36 - 43
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Copyright © Association for Politics and the Life Sciences 

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Recommended Sources

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