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Contemporary evolutionary psychology and the evolution of intelligence

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 August 2017

David M. G. Lewis ,
Laith Al-Shawaf  and
Mike Anderson
David M. G. Lewis
Affiliation:
School of Psychology and Exercise Science, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia 6150d.lewis@murdoch.edu.aumike.anderson@murdoch.edu.auhttp://davidmglewis.com
Laith Al-Shawaf
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Bilkent University, 06800 Bilkent, Ankara, Turkeylaith@bilkent.edu.trhttp://laithalshawaf.com
Mike Anderson
Affiliation:
School of Psychology and Exercise Science, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia 6150d.lewis@murdoch.edu.aumike.anderson@murdoch.edu.auhttp://davidmglewis.com
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Abstract

Burkart et al.'s impressive synthesis will serve as a valuable resource for intelligence research. Despite its strengths, the target article falls short of offering compelling explanations for the evolution of intelligence. Here, we outline its shortcomings, illustrate how these can lead to misguided conclusions about the evolution of intelligence, and suggest ways to address the article's key questions.

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Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 40 , 2017 , e210
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