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What is a primary adaptive problem faced by humans according to Terror Management Theory?
What is a primary adaptive problem faced by humans according to Terror Management Theory?
- Social dominance hierarchies
- Survival in a hostile environment
- Formation of cultural identities
- Existential Terror (correct)
What is a characteristic of Cultural Worldviews as defined in Terror Management Theory?
What is a characteristic of Cultural Worldviews as defined in Terror Management Theory?
- They provide individuals with a sense of belonging.
- They encourage competition among cultures.
- They give life meaning, purpose, and significance. (correct)
- They are universally accepted beliefs.
How does existential terror affect human behavior according to the theory?
How does existential terror affect human behavior according to the theory?
- It promotes social cooperation.
- It interferes with goal-directed behavior. (correct)
- It enhances goal-directed behavior.
- It distracts from survival instincts.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of death related to homicide?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of death related to homicide?
What does the potential for existential terror necessitate according to the content?
What does the potential for existential terror necessitate according to the content?
What is a key explanation of the Provisioning Hypothesis?
What is a key explanation of the Provisioning Hypothesis?
Which vitamin is mentioned as critical for human bodily function but cannot be produced by humans?
Which vitamin is mentioned as critical for human bodily function but cannot be produced by humans?
What does the Show-Off Hypothesis suggest about men's hunting strategies?
What does the Show-Off Hypothesis suggest about men's hunting strategies?
What evidence suggests early butchering attempts by humans?
What evidence suggests early butchering attempts by humans?
How does reciprocal altruism relate to food sharing?
How does reciprocal altruism relate to food sharing?
What role did the sexual division of labor play in early human societies?
What role did the sexual division of labor play in early human societies?
What is a characteristic of meat as a food resource?
What is a characteristic of meat as a food resource?
Which factor is NOT associated with the Provisioning Hypothesis?
Which factor is NOT associated with the Provisioning Hypothesis?
What does the preference for sweet food in humans primarily indicate?
What does the preference for sweet food in humans primarily indicate?
Which of the following was NOT considered a hostile force of nature that affects human evolution?
Which of the following was NOT considered a hostile force of nature that affects human evolution?
What advantage does the preference for salty food provide to humans?
What advantage does the preference for salty food provide to humans?
What was one outcome of the global cooling that occurred millions of years ago?
What was one outcome of the global cooling that occurred millions of years ago?
How did the human digestive system evolve in terms of processing food?
How did the human digestive system evolve in terms of processing food?
In what way do evolved food preferences contribute to human survival?
In what way do evolved food preferences contribute to human survival?
Which factor is primarily cited as a filter for human reproduction in the context of hostile forces of nature?
Which factor is primarily cited as a filter for human reproduction in the context of hostile forces of nature?
Which food preference demonstrates a correlation with caloric value among hunter-gatherers?
Which food preference demonstrates a correlation with caloric value among hunter-gatherers?
What physiological response is associated with disgust?
What physiological response is associated with disgust?
How do women generally compare to men in terms of disgust sensitivity?
How do women generally compare to men in terms of disgust sensitivity?
What is the first stage of habitat selection according to Orians and Heerwagen?
What is the first stage of habitat selection according to Orians and Heerwagen?
Which of the following environments is suggested to provide better well-being according to the Savanna Principle?
Which of the following environments is suggested to provide better well-being according to the Savanna Principle?
What does the Savanna Hypothesis propose about human habitat preference?
What does the Savanna Hypothesis propose about human habitat preference?
In the second stage of habitat selection, what do humans primarily do?
In the second stage of habitat selection, what do humans primarily do?
What is a common maladaptive output for individuals living in urban cities as per the Savanna Principle?
What is a common maladaptive output for individuals living in urban cities as per the Savanna Principle?
What triggers a strong memory for potential sources of contamination?
What triggers a strong memory for potential sources of contamination?
What happens to telomeres as we age?
What happens to telomeres as we age?
What external factors can exacerbate the aging process?
What external factors can exacerbate the aging process?
According to the Pleiotropic Theory of Senescence, what is a potential consequence of certain genes?
According to the Pleiotropic Theory of Senescence, what is a potential consequence of certain genes?
What does the Evolved Suicide Adaptation Hypothesis suggest about suicide occurrences?
What does the Evolved Suicide Adaptation Hypothesis suggest about suicide occurrences?
What do maladaptive by-product hypothesis proponents argue about suicidal ideation?
What do maladaptive by-product hypothesis proponents argue about suicidal ideation?
Which of the following is a common concern that correlates with suicidal ideation?
Which of the following is a common concern that correlates with suicidal ideation?
How does natural selection influence genes according to the Pleiotropic Theory?
How does natural selection influence genes according to the Pleiotropic Theory?
What role do telomeres play in the aging process?
What role do telomeres play in the aging process?
Study Notes
Hostile Forces of Nature
- Hostile forces impacting human survival include extreme climates, harsh weather, toxins, pathogens, predators, and interhuman violence.
- Adaptive challenges recurring over generations filter individuals who fail to reproduce.
- Solutions to these problems enhance survival and reproductive success.
Food Acquisition and Selection
- Evolved food preferences help address food-seeking challenges.
- Preference for sweet foods correlates with high caloric value; honey preferred over tubers.
- Salty food is favored for sodium replenishment, crucial for neural activity.
Hunting Hypothesis
- Global cooling led to a decline in plant-based food sources, increasing the reliance on animal hunting.
- Human digestive systems are more suited for meat digestion; inability to produce crucial vitamins A and B12 found in meat.
- Paleontological evidence includes cut marks on bones, indicating early butchering practices.
Provisioning Hypothesis
- Large-game hunting requires strong male coalitions and coordinated action.
- Transporting meat calories is more efficient than lower-caloric food over long distances.
- Sexual division of labor: Men hunt, while women gather, facilitating resource investment in offspring.
Show-Off Hypothesis
- Risky hunting strategies enhance male status, leading to increased sexual access to women.
- Disgust responses are linked to immune reactions; women display higher disgust sensitivity.
Humanity’s Ancestral Home
- The Savanna Hypothesis posits humans have evolved to prefer environments providing food, water, and safety.
- African savannas meet these survival requirements.
Habitat Selection Stages
- Three stages: Selection (initial emotional response to habitat), Information Gathering (exploring risks and benefits), Exploitation (decision to utilize resources).
Departure from Ancestral Environment
- The Savanna Principle highlights difficulties in urban environments lacking social connections.
- Urban living with isolation is linked to lower well-being compared to rural settings.
Senescence
- Aging leads to the deterioration of bodily mechanisms; telomeres shorten with cell replication.
- External factors like UV radiation and stress can accelerate aging.
Pleiotropic Theory of Senescence
- Some genes promote early-life fitness but may have negative impacts later (e.g., testosterone’s role in health risks).
- Natural selection favors genes that enhance early life despite later costs.
Suicide Theories
- Evolved Suicide Adaptation Hypothesis suggests suicidal behavior occurs when individual's ability to enhance inclusive fitness declines.
- Maladaptive By-Product Hypothesis views suicidal thoughts as a temporary response to fitness-reducing events.
Other Causes of Death
- Include homicide (infanticide, mate killing, warfare) and accidental deaths.
Transcending Death
- Terror Management Theory addresses existential terror arising from awareness of mortality.
- Humans manage this through cultural worldviews, which provide meaning and significance in life.
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Explore the fascinating relationship between disgust and immune responses in evolutionary psychology. Delve into sex differences in disgust sensitivity and how memory plays a role in recognizing potential sources of contamination. This quiz is based on recent research findings in the field.
