Origins of the Human Mind

Brains and Minds, Evolution and Development

How the Human Brain Works

Development of the Human Brain

Evolution and the Brain

Psychological Views of the Mind

Instinct, Learning, and Emotion

Microevolution, Culture, and the Brain

Infancy — Temperament and Attachment

Childhood — Stages and Widening Contexts

Adolescence — Rebellion, Identity, and Self

Adulthood — Aging, Horizons, and Wisdom

Influences of Sex and Gender

Parallels Between Development and Evolution

Myths and Realities of Heritability

Genes and Environments Together

The Abnormal Mind — What Goes Wrong?

Rationality, Psychosis, and Schizophrenia

Emotion Regulation and Mood Disorders

Attention, Impulse Control, and ADHD

Empathy, Social Connections, and Autism

Evolution and the Paradox of Mental Illness

Roots of Religion, Aggression, and Prejudice

Bringing in Personal Narratives

The Future of the Human Mind