Maladapted? Context matters
Are emotions and behaviors maladaptive? Why do behavioral adaptations happen, why are they different in different people, and how do they help you survive the environment YOU have experienced?
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References and suggested reading/listening:
Peer Reviewed Scholarly Publications
Boon-Falleur, M., Baumard, N., & Jean-Baptiste, A. (2022). Optimal resource allocation and its consequences on behavioral strategies, personality traits and preferences Mélusine Boon-Falleur. 1–39
Ellis, B. J., Abrams, L. S., Masten, A. S., Sternberg, R. J., Tottenham, N., & Frankenhuis, W. E. (2020). Hidden talents in harsh environments. Development and Psychopathology, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954579420000887
Ellis, B. J., Bianchi, J., Griskevicius, V., & Frankenhuis, W. E. (2017). Beyond Risk and Protective Factors: An Adaptation-Based Approach to Resilience. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 12(4), 561–587. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691617693054
Ellis, B. J., Del Giudice, M., Dishion, T. J., Figueredo, A. J., Gray, P., Griskevicius, V., Hawley, P. H., Jacobs, W. J., James, J., Volk, A. A., & Wilson, D. S. (2012). The evolutionary basis of risky adolescent behavior: implications for science, policy, and practice. Developmental Psychology, 48(3), 598–623. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0026220
Frankenhuis, W. E., & de Weerth, C. (2013). Does Early-Life Exposure to Stress Shape or Impair Cognition? Current Directions in Psychological Science, 22(5), 407–412. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721413484324
Frankenhuis, W. E., & Nettle, D. (2020). The Strengths of People in Poverty. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 29(1), 16–21. https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721419881154
Frankenhuis, W. E., Young, E. S., & Ellis, B. J. (2020). The Hidden Talents Approach: Theoretical and Methodological Challenges. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 24(7), 569–581. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2020.03.007
Simpson, J. a., Griskevicius, V., Kuo, S. I.-C., Sung, S., & Collins, W. A. (2012). Evolution, stress, and sensitive periods: The influence of unpredictability in early versus late childhood on sex and risky behavior. Developmental Psychology, 48(3), 674–686. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0027293
Young, E. S., Frankenhuis, W. E., DelPriore, D. J., & Ellis, B. J. (2022). Hidden talents in context: Cognitive performance with abstract versus ecological stimuli among adversity‐exposed youth. Child Development. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.13766
News and Editorial articles
Gibbens, S. (2018, April 19). “Sea Nomads” Are First Known Humans Genetically Adapted to Diving. National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/bajau-sea-nomads-free-diving-spleen-science
Podcasts and interviews:
Specialized: The Unique Strengths of Stress-Adapted Youth with Willem Frankenhuis
In Their Shoes: Contextual Adaptation and Optimal Resource Allocation with Mélusine Boon Falleur
Media credit (photo/video/audio/animation) Sincere thanks to the following artists
Thumbnail Image - Swimming man – KONSTANIN SHISHKIN, Storyblocks
Person Diving into water- DIMedia, Storyblocks
Diving audio – Unnamed author, Storyblocks
Swimming man – KONSTANIN SHISHKIN, Storyblocks
Swimming audio – Unnamed author, Storyblocks
Frog – sandid, Pixabay
Tree frog audio – Unnamed author, Storyblocks
Callused feet – istock.com/ozgurkeser
Walking across sand barefoot – vadimys, Storyblocks
Person sitting on bench - JustinHorrocks, Storyblocks
Spleen - drpapoulas.com/ together.stjude.org
Bajau diver – Matthieu Paley, National Geographic https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/bajau-sea-nomads-free-diving-spleen-science
Snacking at office – istock.com/Edwin Tan
Empty kitchen cupboard - Paul Volkmer, Unsplash
Chicken soup can - Ben Lolli, Unsplash
Little boy standing in kitchen - Kevin Gent, Unsplash
Young girl watching domestic violence – CactusVP, Storyblocks (Stock video. Posed by models)
Teen – istock.com/drbimages (Stock Photo. Posed by model)
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