Cognition, Evolution of

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.81032-6

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Cognition, Evolution of

Published 2015 · Christopher D Peterson, H. Barrett

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Key takeawayCognition is shaped by brain mechanisms shaped by evolution, and studying them from an evolutionary perspective can help understand their development, distribution, and impact across species.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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Cognition, Evolution of

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