Title
The Evolution of Happiness
Date of Award
2010
Document Type
Thesis
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Degree Name
Bachelor of Art in Psychology
Honors Thesis Director
Heidar Modaresi
Honors Thesis Reader 1
Kathy Lyon
Honors Thesis Reader 2
Jeffrey Sinn
Keywords
David Buss' evolutionary theory of emotions, positive emotions, happiness, competition, modern society
Abstract
This literature review analyzes David Buss' evolutionary theory of emotions, which addresses some possible hindrances to positive emotions in today's society. The social function of emotions, sustained happiness, and competition will be looked at in comparison to Buss' article. Buss' theory will then be analyzed to the extent it applies to the human condition today. This review is not exhaustive but merely a brief analysis.
Recommended Citation
Tootill, Amanda, "The Evolution of Happiness" (2010). Honors Program Theses. 75.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/honorstheses/75
