{"product_id":"solving-modern-problems-with-a-stone-age-brain-human-evolution-and-the-seven-fundamental-motives-9781433834783","title":"Solving Modern Problems with a Stone-Age Brain: Human Evolution and the Seven Fundamental Motives","description":"\u003cb\u003eSharing stories and advice rooted in the science of evolutionary psychology, father and son authors Doug Kenrick and David Lundberg-Kenrick pinpoint the dangers of stone-age problem solving for our lives today, and present a new, systematic way to survive and be happy in the modern world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Over millennia, we humans have evolved a set of motivational systems to help us solve the seven basic problems of existence: surviving, protecting ourselves from dangerous others, forming friendships, winning respect, attracting mates, hanging onto mates, and caring for our families. We seek the same goals in the 21st century. However, the saber-tooth tigers and rival tribes that once threatened us have been replaced by marketers peddling sugar-laden foods, pundits fanning the culture war flames, and payday loan companies scamming those who can least afford it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through a series of engaging narratives and science-based life tips, this book helps us see past our electronics and lattes and gain helpful insights into achieving the life we want.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouglas T. Kenrick\u003c\/b\u003e is author of \u003ci\u003eThe Rational Animal\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life\u003c\/i\u003e. He has published over 200 scientific articles, books, and chapters, the majority applying evolutionary ideas to human behavior and thought processes. His textbook \u003ci\u003eSocial Psychology: Goals in Interaction\u003c\/i\u003e, with Steven Neuberg, Robert Cialdini, and David Lundberg-Kenrick, is now in its 7th edition. He has appeared in numerous documentaries and the Oprah Winfrey Show, and written for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e. His \u003ci\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/i\u003e blog, titled \"Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life,\" has been visited by 4.6 million readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Lundberg-Kenrick\u003c\/b\u003e is Media Outreach Director for the Arizona State University psychology department, managing a new program called \"Psych for Life,\" which connects psychological research to problems we all face every day. Dave studied film production at New York University and UT Austin, and shot footage for BBC, Discovery Channel, and SBS Australia, as well filming the founding members of the field of evolutionary psychology for HBES. He is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eSocial Psychology: Goals in Interaction\u003c\/i\u003e, 7e, for which he produced videos in which researchers from around the world share their findings in a lively animated format. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"American Psychological Association (APA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485833892114,"sku":"9781433834783","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7dd7b662-995a-4404-90c0-05b1f5accea6.jpg?v=1730412076","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/solving-modern-problems-with-a-stone-age-brain-human-evolution-and-the-seven-fundamental-motives-9781433834783","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}