Human behavioural biology lectures

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The forum discussion centers around the lecture series on human behavioral biology by Professor Robert Sapolsky. Participants express enthusiasm for the content, highlighting its engaging presentation style and the professor's infectious passion for the subject. However, caution is advised regarding certain psychological references, as some findings have not withstood the scrutiny of the replication crisis in psychology.

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  • Understanding of behavioral biology concepts
  • Familiarity with psychological research methodologies
  • Knowledge of the replication crisis in psychology
  • Interest in lectures and educational content delivery
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  • Watch the complete lecture series by Professor Robert Sapolsky
  • Research the replication crisis in psychology and its implications
  • Explore behavioral biology textbooks for deeper insights
  • Engage in discussions on psychological research findings and their validity
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This discussion is beneficial for students of psychology, educators in behavioral sciences, and anyone interested in the intersection of biology and human behavior.

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I gotten randomly hooked on this lecture series by Prof Sapolsky, I thought I'd share in case anybody felt like giving them a watch or discussing some things you found interesting

 
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A classic. Watched them all at least couple times. His enthusiasm for the subject is infectious.
All the fun references to weird results in psychology should be taken with a grain of salt, though. Apparently, some of those didn't survive the replication crisis.
 
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