Explore the social consequences of economic globalization on individuals, communities, and nations. Discuss theories of economic globalization, such as dependency theory and world-systems theory, in understanding the unequal distribution of benefits and costs associated with global economic integration. Analyze research findings on the impact of globalization on income inequality, labor markets, and working conditions, as well as the role of transnational corporations, global supply chains, and international trade agreements in shaping global economic relations.

Investigate the evolutionary origins of human intelligence and cognitive abilities. Discuss evolutionary theories of intelligence, such as the social intelligence hypothesis and the mating mind hypothesis, in understanding how cognitive abilities have evolved to solve adaptive problems in social and ecological environments. Analyze research findings on the cognitive mechanisms underlying social reasoning, theory of mind, and cultural learning, as well as the adaptive benefits of intelligence for survival, mate selection, and cultural transmission.

Investigate the evolutionary origins of emotions and the adaptive functions of emotional responses in social interactions. Discuss evolutionary theories of emotion, such as the functionalist approach and the social-functional perspective, in understanding how emotions serve adaptive functions in communication, social bonding, and decision-making. Analyze research findings on the universality of emotional expressions, the role of emotions in social signaling and social cognition, and the adaptive benefits of emotional regulation strategies for interpersonal relationships and group cohesion.

Investigate the evolutionary origins of altruistic behavior, cooperation, and prosociality in humans and other animals. Discuss evolutionary theories of altruism, such as inclusive fitness theory and reciprocal altruism theory, in understanding the adaptive benefits of cooperative behaviors for individual and group survival. Analyze research findings on the role of kin selection, reciprocal exchanges, and reputation management in promoting altruistic cooperation, as well as the implications for understanding human cooperation in contexts such as social dilemmas, economic games, and charitable giving.

Investigate the evolved mechanisms underlying mate preferences, attraction, and mate choice strategies. Discuss evolutionary theories of mate selection, such as parental investment theory and sexual strategies theory, in understanding the adaptive functions of mate preferences and mating behaviors. Analyze research findings on the role of physical attractiveness, resource provisioning, and personality traits in mate choice decisions, as well as cross-cultural variations in mate preferences and relationship outcomes.