Human Nature & Cultural Influence Quiz
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What role do norms play in social behavior?

  • They limit personal expressiveness.
  • They introduce unpredictability in interactions.
  • They ensure social behavior occurs smoothly. (correct)
  • They create conflicts between individuals.

    • Which of the following best describes the difference between individualistic and collectivistic cultures?

  • Individualistic cultures value group harmony, while collectivistic cultures prioritize the individual self.
  • Individualistic cultures are not influenced by norms, while collectivistic cultures are highly influenced.
  • Individualistic cultures emphasize the individual self, whereas collectivistic cultures emphasize the society. (correct)
  • Individualistic cultures have strict norms for expressiveness, while collectivistic cultures do not.

    • What are universal friendship norms?

  • Cultural norms that discourage friendships.
  • Friendship norms that vary greatly between cultures.
  • Common norms for friendship that exist across different cultures. (correct)
  • Norms that are specific to individualistic cultures only.

    • Which statement reflects a characteristic of traditional, collectivistic cultures regarding norms?

    <p>Norms are critical for maintaining social unity and order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many universal personality dimension traits are commonly described worldwide?

    <p>Two to five.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does culture encompass?

    <p>Enduring behaviors, ideas, and attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do genes play in cultural diversity?

    <p>They enable cultural diversity through their expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about human behavior is correct?

    <p>Humans universally prefer communal living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is epigenetics primarily concerned with?

    <p>The impact of environment on gene expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a universal behavior identified by Donald Brown?

    <p>Using verbs in language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reflects the relationship between nature and culture?

    <p>Nature predisposes us to absorb our culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'evolution made us for culture' suggest?

    <p>Our evolutionary past fosters cultural adaptability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept explains why individuals share moral standards across cultures?

    <p>Shared human nature and biology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the phone conversations of women compared to men?

    <p>Women have longer conversations when aiming for affiliation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general trend regarding emotional expression between women and men in written communication?

    <p>Women express more emotion in emails compared to men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do men typically respond to stress compared to women?

    <p>Men often respond with 'fight or flight'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about vocations is generally accurate?

    <p>Men generally gravitate towards careers involving things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the term 'Women are wonderful effect'?

    <p>Public perceptions of women are often more positive than those of men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of social interactions, how do women typically behave in group settings?

    <p>Women typically offer more support and share their lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is generally observed about smiling in women?

    <p>Women have a higher tendency to smile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The overlap between sexes in psychological attributes is generally considered to be:

    <p>Greater than the differences between the sexes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of cultural learning for children and teens?

    <p>Peer influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do social control and personal control interact?

    <p>They can coexist and influence behavior simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when it is said that people often create their situations?

    <p>Preconceptions can lead to self-fulfilling outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a given social situation affect individuals?

    <p>It can affect each person based on their perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements reflects the relationship between biological and cultural explanations?

    <p>They work together and influence our behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor significantly influences what children and teens care about?

    <p>Peer opinions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of the loose links between parental group influence and child group behavior?

    <p>Cultural transmission is often imperfect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the process of resisting social situations?

    <p>Individuals can sometimes change the social situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does parental nurture play in a child's development?

    <p>It influences the values and ideologies of the child.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much of individual variations in personality traits can be explained by genetic influences according to the content?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the studies on twins suggest about genetic influence?

    <p>Siblings raised in the same family can be as different as randomly selected children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of interaction refer to in the context of biology and environment?

    <p>It denotes that the effect of biology can depend on environmental factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the findings from genetic science mentioned?

    <p>Environmental experiences can influence how genes express themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does epigenetics suggest about genes and experiences?

    <p>Experiences can lead to adaptive responses in gene expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of personality differences can be accounted for by shared environmental influences?

    <p>0 to 10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do parental actions, like touch, affect gene activation?

    <p>They can activate genes that help cope with stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Human Nature & Cultural Influence

    • Humans are intensely social and share universal behaviors and language patterns.
    • We are predisposed to learn and adapt to different cultures.
    • Our genes enable an adaptive brain but also allow for cultural diversity.
    • Despite differences, we are more alike than different, as social beings.

    Cultural Diversity & Norms

    • Culture is made up of enduring behaviors, ideas, attitudes, and traditions passed down across generations.
    • Cultures vary in norms for expressiveness, punctuality, rule-breaking, and personal space.
    • Individualistic cultures emphasize the individual, while collectivistic cultures prioritize the group.
    • Norms create predictability and smooth social interactions.

    Gender & Genes

    • Gender refers to characteristics that define male and female, influenced by both biology and social factors.
    • 45 of the 46 chromosomes in the human genome are unisex.
    • On most psychological attributes, sex differences are smaller than similarities.
    • Our "opposite sex" is actually our similar sex.

    Independence vs. Connectedness

    • Women's phone conversations are longer, and girls send more text messages than boys.
    • Women talk more when aiming for affiliation, while men talk more to assert opinions or give information.
    • Women spend more time on social networking sites and expressing emotions in emails.
    • Men tend to respond to stress with "fight or flight," while women "tend and befriend."

    Peer-Transmitted Culture

    • Parents nurture children, but peer influence heavily shapes their values and behaviors.
    • Children and teens care about what their friends think, not just their parents.
    • Twin and sibling studies indicate genetic influence on traits, but peer effects contribute significantly.

    Interaction of Nature & Nurture

    • Genetics and environment interact, shaping biological changes throughout life.
    • Experiences can activate genes, influencing brain development and adaptability.
    • Visual experience activates genes for visual brain development.
    • Parental touch activates genes for coping with future stress.
    • Epigenetics shows how environment impacts gene expression.

    The Power of Situation & Person

    • We act and react, influencing and being influenced by our social worlds.
    • We choose situations that align with our preferences.
    • We shape our situations through our actions and beliefs.
    • Social control and personal control work together, not in opposition.

    Three Ways Interaction Occurs

    • Social situations impact different individuals differently due to subjective interpretation.
    • People select situations aligned with their personality traits.
    • People often create their situations through their thoughts and behaviors.

    Conclusion

    • Power resides both in the individual and in the situation.
    • We are both creators and products of the cultural worlds we inhabit.

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    Explore the fascinating interplay between human nature and cultural influences in this quiz. Delve into how genetics shape our social behaviors, the nuances of cultural diversity, and the impact of gender on psychological attributes. Test your knowledge of these interconnected concepts.

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