Charles B. Crawford

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Charles B. Crawford
Nationality	American
Alma mater	University of California, Berkeley
Known for	Evolutionary psychology
Scientific career
Fields	Psychology
Institutions	Simon Fraser University

Charles B. Crawford is an American psychologist and academic known for his contributions to the field of evolutionary psychology. He has been a prominent figure in the study of human behavior from an evolutionary perspective and has published numerous articles and books on the subject.

Early Life and Education

Charles B. Crawford was born in the United States. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where he developed an interest in psychology. He later pursued his doctoral studies at the same institution, focusing on evolutionary psychology.

Academic Career

Crawford began his academic career at Simon Fraser University in Canada, where he has been a faculty member for several years. His research has primarily focused on the application of evolutionary theory to understand human behavior, including topics such as mate selection, parental investment, and social behavior.

Contributions to Evolutionary Psychology

Crawford is best known for his work in evolutionary psychology, a field that examines psychological traits as evolved adaptations. He has contributed to the understanding of how evolutionary principles can explain various aspects of human behavior. His research has explored the evolutionary basis of cognition, emotion, and social interaction.

Publications

Crawford has authored and co-authored several influential books and articles in the field of evolutionary psychology. Some of his notable works include:

• Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind
• Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology

Related Pages

• Evolutionary psychology
• Psychology
• Simon Fraser University
• University of California, Berkeley

See Also

• List of psychologists
• History of psychology