Evolutionary psychology of religion
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The evolutionary psychology of religion is the study of religious belief using evolutionary psychology principles. It is one approach to the psychology of religion. As with all other organs and organ functions, the brain's functional structure is argued to have a genetic basis, and is therefore subject to the effects of natural selection and evolution. Evolutionary psychologists seek to understand cognitive processes, religion in this case, by understanding the survival and reproductive functions they might serve.
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See also
- Attachment theory and psychology of religion
- Cognitive fluidity
- Cognitive science of religion
- Genetic fallacy
- Group cohesiveness
- Origin of morality
- Self-sacrifice
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