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social science subjects > psychology > comparative psychology

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comparative psychology  

Definition

  • The branch of psychology concerned with the scientific study of the behavior of humans, animals, and living beings such as bacteria and plants. This discipline places special emphasis on comparative methods that examine the differences and similarities between humans and other animals that may provide information about developmental processes and evolutionary relationships. [Source: The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences; Comparative Psychology]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-ZDQDFPSJ-S

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