PSY1PAC: Week 10

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What is the primary factor contributing to genetic variations in human populations according to culture-gene coevolution?

Socioeconomic status

Innate biological differences (correct)

Cultural practices

Environmental changes

How can socioeconomic status (SES) affect physical health in various cultures?

It has no impact on health outcomes.

SES influences genetic predispositions.

Higher SES always leads to better health.

SES affects access to healthcare and nutrition. (correct)

What cultural difference can be observed in traditional versus modern eating practices?

Traditional practices avoid social interactions during meals.

Both practices emphasize the same types of food.

Modern eating often emphasizes nutritional science. (correct)

Traditional practices focus solely on speed of eating.

What motivates people to eat differently across cultures?

Cultural beliefs and traditions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes a way in which acquired biological differences occur?

From varied life experiences in different environments. Signup and view all the answers

How is skin color related to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure in different populations?

Darker skin prevents overabsorption of UVR in high-UVR areas. Signup and view all the answers

What common health practice might vary across different cultures?

The use of herbal remedies. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements best describes the cultural understanding of health in modern Western medicine?

It relies on controlled experiments and scientific methodology. Signup and view all the answers

How do cultural variations in the metaphor of the body influence views on health practices?

They influence the types of treatments and preventive measures recommended. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can significantly affect the cultural understanding of food and eating practices?

Socioeconomic status, which influences access to different food types. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common motivation for food choices that varies across cultures?

Family traditions that dictate meal preparation and consumption. Signup and view all the answers

How is the concept of traditional eating practices typically viewed in various cultures?

As integral to identity and often adapted with time. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contribute to the challenge of assessing traditional and modern eating across different countries?

Time zone coordination Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of eating practices is seen as more uniformly agreed upon in modern contexts compared to traditional ones?

Eating out Signup and view all the answers

What concept is central to understanding the models developed by Sproesser et al. regarding traditional and modern eating?

What people eat & How people eat Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes a key difference between modern and traditional eating practices observed in the TEP10 Project?

Sweet desserts are commonly found at the end of meals in traditional practices. Signup and view all the answers

In the TEP10 Project's findings, common motivations for food consumption can vary significantly across cultures. Which motivation is particularly emphasized?

Religious or spiritual beliefs about food Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural variation is highlighted by Sproesser et al. as having significant implications for food and eating practices?

The significance of communal eating Signup and view all the answers

What was identified as a common similarity in modern eating practices across the countries studied in the TEP10 Project?

Increase in eating out Signup and view all the answers

Which food-related issue does the TEP10 Project suggest shows far more agreement among modern cultures compared to traditional ones?

Nutritional intake perceptions Signup and view all the answers

In relation to cultural differences in eating, which of the following facets was rated in the TEP10 Project?

Degree of food processing Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of the TEP10 Project's sample population is notable regarding gender participation?

About half of the respondents in all countries were female. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Genetic and Physical Variation Across Cultures

Human biology is influenced by both innate and acquired differences
Innate differences are caused by genetic variations formed over generations due to different environments
Acquired biological differences are influenced by experiences within a person's lifetime in different locations.
Environments influence evolution due to selective pressures, creating specific traits in different populations
Skin color is a example of innate biological differences due to adaptation to ultraviolet radiation levels

Socioeconomic Status & Health

Socioeconomic status (SES) is a key factor in determining both physical and mental health.
Individuals with lower SES are generally associated with lower physical health compared to those with higher SES.

Medical Practices and Attitudes

Medical practices vary significantly across cultures.
Many traditional medicine practices attribute illnesses to supernatural causes.
Western medicine relies on scientific methods, relying on controlled experiments and rejecting supernatural explanations.
Different cultures have different metaphors for the body.
France uses a terrain metaphor, focusing on body resistance, and encourages relaxation and spa visits.
This explains why French doctors may be more likely to prescribe long rests and spa visits than other cultures.
The USA uses a machine metaphor, emphasizing body maintenance, leading to doctors pursuing more surgeries and antibiotic prescriptions.
Different cultures have culturally specific concepts of distress.
Germany has "Kreislaufkollaps," associated with "catching a draft"

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Explore how genetic and physical variations across different cultures impact health outcomes. This quiz addresses the role of socioeconomic status and cultural medical practices in shaping individual and community health. Test your understanding of these essential concepts in human biology and health.