On levels of analysis and theoretical integration: Models of social behavior

Authors
Krebs, D
Citation
D. Krebs, On levels of analysis and theoretical integration: Models of social behavior, BEHAV BRAIN, 23(2), 2000, pp. 260
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
BEHAVIORAL AND BRAIN SCIENCES
ISSN journal
0140525X → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-525X(200004)23:2<260:OLOAAT>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Evolutionary theory supplies a framework for integrative models of social b ehavior. In addition to those that include conditioning, evolutionary theor y is equipped to explain the acquisition of structures designed to enable i ndividuals to learn by observing others, create mental models of the enviro nment, and coordinate social interactions by taking the perspectives of oth ers.