Introduction to Anthropology and Psychology
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What is the primary focus of anthropology?

  • Studying individual mental processes
  • Analyzing economic systems in societies
  • Examining societal norms and laws
  • Understanding how humans live and interact with their environment (correct)
  • How does psychology primarily approach societal issues like bullying?

  • By studying the historical context of bullying
  • By examining the social structures that enable bullying
  • By evaluating cultural perceptions of bullying
  • By focusing on individual behaviors and mental processes (correct)
  • Which division of anthropology specifically studies human cultures and traditions?

  • Physical anthropology
  • Cultural anthropology (correct)
  • Societal anthropology
  • Biological anthropology
  • What aspect does sociology primarily analyze compared to anthropology and psychology?

    <p>The structures and institutions within society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of anthropology studies the physical aspects of humans?

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    When examining marriage customs, how would an anthropologist provide insight?

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    What distinguishes the focus of psychology from that of anthropology?

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    Which of the following best describes the two main divisions of anthropology?

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    What is the primary focus of existentialists in their examination of humanity?

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    Which of the following is NOT one of the four criteria for identifying mental disorders?

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    What is one of the main theories regarding the causes of mental illness?

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    What does NCRD stand for in the context of mental health and legal responsibility?

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    Which treatment method is typically used for individuals with severe mental illnesses?

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    What is a key distinction between social groups and social institutions?

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    Which theory posits that social facts contribute to societal stability?

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    According to Conflict Theory, what is a major source of societal conflict?

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    What is a primary characteristic of Rites of Passage?

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    Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for executive processes such as planning and problem-solving?

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    Damage to which lobe of the brain can lead to difficulties in recognizing objects and faces?

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    What role does the Occipital Lobe play in the human brain?

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    What is the function of the Cerebellum?

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    Which of the following best describes cultural customs?

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    What might occur due to damage in the Parietal Lobe?

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    What issue could arise from brain stem damage?

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    Which process does psychoanalysis primarily focus on?

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    Which cognitive function is primarily associated with the Temporal Lobe?

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    Which of the following is NOT a function of the Frontal Lobe?

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    What kind of memory loss can result from damage to the Temporal Lobe?

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    What is the primary focus of cognitive processes?

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    Which lobe of the brain plays a crucial role in processing sensory information such as pain and temperature?

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    Which of the following is NOT a component of the Myers-Briggs Personality Test?

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    According to Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences model, which intelligence is best described as the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions?

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    Which of the following learning styles is best suited for individuals with strong Visual/Spatial intelligence?

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    Which of the following is a key distinction between Jacob Goldsmith's theory of personality and the Myers-Briggs Personality Test?

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    According to Howard Gardner's theory, which type of intelligence is most closely associated with excelling in activities like dance or athletics?

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    Which type of intelligence is primarily focused on understanding and interacting with others?

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    Which of the following learning methods would be most effective for someone with strong Verbal/Linguistic intelligence?

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    What is the primary focus of the "Love and Belonging" level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

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    Which part of the human psyche, according to Sigmund Freud, is associated with primal instincts and desires?

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    What is the main focus of Classical Conditioning?

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    Which of the following is NOT a part of the Oedipus Complex theory?

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    What concept is illustrated by B.F. Skinner's work with the Skinner Box?

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    What does Cognitive Bias refer to?

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    Which of the following represents the highest level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

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    What is the primary difference between Classical and Operant Conditioning?

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    What does the Yerkes-Dodson Law state about performance and arousal?

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    What characteristic differentiates Australopithecus from earlier hominids?

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    Which hominid is known as the 'Handyman' for its tool-making abilities?

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    What significant adaptation is associated with Homo Erectus?

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    Which anatomical feature is commonly attributed to Homo Heidelbergensis?

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    What does the term 'natural selection' refer to in evolutionary theory?

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    Which of the following best explains the significance of the Galapagos Islands to evolution?

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    Which hominid is considered a close relative of modern humans with over 98% shared DNA?

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    What defines the term 'bipedal' in terms of human evolution?

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    Which of the following is not a characteristic of Homo Neanderthalensis?

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    Which of the following correctly sequences the evolution of early hominids?

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    In the context of human evolution, which of the following best describes 'Genetics'?

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    What is a characteristic feature of Homo Sapien Neanderthals?

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    What does the term 'ethnocentrism' refer to in anthropology?

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    What did Donald Johansson discover that is significant to human origins?

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    Which of the following individuals is best known for studying chimpanzees?

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    Anthropology

    The study of humankind, exploring how humans live, think, communicate and interact with their environment.

    Psychology

    Explores how individuals behave and think, including their mental processes.

    Sociology

    The systematic study of how humans interact within groups and societies.

    How does Anthropology approach societal issues?

    Anthropology examines societal issues by studying the cultural practices, traditions, and beliefs surrounding the issue. For example, it might explore how different cultures view marriage.

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    How does Psychology approach societal issues?

    Psychology investigates societal issues by focusing on the individual behavior and mental processes related to the issue. It explores the motivations and emotional effects of the issue.

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    How does Sociology approach societal issues?

    Sociology studies societal issues by examining how social structures and interactions shape the issue. It looks at groups and their roles in the problem.

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    Physical Anthropology

    Physical Anthropology focuses on the biological and evolutionary aspects of humans, including their physical characteristics and origins.

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    Cultural Anthropology

    Cultural Anthropology explores the cultural practices, beliefs, and behaviors of different societies around the world.

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    Natural Selection

    The process by which organisms with traits better suited to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully, passing those traits on to their offspring.

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    Ethnocentrism

    The belief that one's own culture is superior to others, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.

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    Ethnography

    A systematic study and description of a particular culture, including its customs, beliefs, and social structures.

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    Species

    A group of organisms that are closely related and can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.

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    Evolution

    The process of change in the inherited traits of a population over time.

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    Paleoanthropologist

    An individual who studies the past and physical remains of early humans and their ancestors.

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    Australopithecus Afarensis

    The first completely bipedal hominid, with smaller brains and similar teeth and leg structures to chimpanzees.

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    Homo Habilis

    The first species known to use stone tools, with a larger brain than Australopithecus.

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    Homo Erectus

    The first hominid species to spread widely beyond Africa, known for using fire and having a skeleton similar to modern humans.

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    Homo Heidelbergensis

    The last hominid species before Homo Sapiens, with a large brain and the ability to use speech.

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    Homo Sapiens

    The species of humans currently living, with a larger brain and complex social behavior.

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    Homo Neanderthalensis

    An extinct hominid species that lived in Eurasia, known for their robust bodies and larger brains.

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    Social Darwinism

    A theory that suggests that humans who are best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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    Hominid

    A member of the family Hominidae, which includes humans, apes, and their ancestors.

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    Safety and Security

    A psychological need defined as the desire to feel safe, secure, and protected from harm. It involves having a sense of order, stability, and predictability in life.

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    Love and Belonging

    A psychological need that involves feeling loved, accepted, and belonging to a group. It involves strong relationships, intimacy, and social connection.

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    Self-Esteem

    A psychological need that involves feeling good about oneself, having confidence, and valuing one's abilities and achievements.

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    Self-Actualization

    A psychological need that involves reaching one's full potential, pursuing personal growth, and living a meaningful life.

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    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    A psychological model proposed by Abraham Maslow, which suggests that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, starting from basic physiological needs and progressing to higher-level needs like self-actualization.

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    Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

    A psychological model based on Carl Jung's work that identifies various personality types based on preferences for how individuals perceive and process information.

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    Multiple Intelligences (Gardner)

    A model of intelligence proposed by Howard Gardner, which suggests that intelligence is not a single entity but rather a collection of different abilities or intelligences.

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    Visual/Spatial Intelligence

    A type of intelligence that involves the ability to understand and manipulate visual information, such as patterns, shapes, and spatial relationships. It involves visual thinking and the ability to imagine and visualize objects.

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    Freud's Three-Part Psyche

    Proposed by Sigmund Freud, this theory suggests our unconscious mind is divided into three parts: the Id, which represents primal urges and desires, the Superego, which embodies morality and societal rules, and the Ego, which acts as a mediator between the Id and Superego, striving for balance.

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    What is the Oedipus Complex?

    A controversial theory by Freud suggesting that children develop unconscious sexual desires for their opposite-sex parent during early childhood. This complex is resolved when the child identifies with the same-sex parent.

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    What is Classical Conditioning?

    A learning process where a naturally occurring response to a specific stimulus becomes associated with a neutral stimulus, eventually triggering the same response.

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    What is Operant Conditioning?

    This type of conditioning focuses on learning through reinforcement and punishment. Actions followed by positive consequences become more likely, while those followed by negative consequences become less likely.

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    What is the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

    A theory that suggests optimal performance occurs at an intermediate level of arousal. Too low or too high arousal leads to decreased performance.

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    What is an Inferiority Complex?

    A cognitive bias where an individual has an exaggerated sense of their own importance and abilities, often with an underlying sense of feeling inferior.

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    Explain Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a motivational theory that suggests humans have a series of needs that must be met in a hierarchical order, starting with basic needs such as food and shelter to higher needs such as self-actualization.

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    Rite of Passage

    A ritual or practice that marks a significant transition in a person's life, often involving symbolic actions and cultural practices.

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    Cultural Custom

    A traditional practice or way of doing something that is common in a particular culture, often passed down through generations.

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    Cognitive Process

    The process of acquiring knowledge and understanding, including perception, attention, memory, language, thinking, reasoning, and problem solving.

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    Frontal Lobe

    The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher-level functions like planning, decision making, problem solving, language, and motor control.

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    Temporal Lobe

    Located on the side of the brain, the temporal lobe is crucial for hearing, language comprehension, memory, and visual perception.

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    Parietal Lobe

    The parietal lobe is responsible for processing sensory information, including touch, pain, temperature, and spatial awareness.

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    Occipital Lobe

    The occipital lobe is located at the back of the brain and is mainly responsible for processing visual information.

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    Cerebellum

    A small but essential part of the brain located at the back of the skull, responsible for coordination, balance, and motor learning.

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    Brain Stem

    The brain stem connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls essential functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

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    Psychoanalysis

    A theory created by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the importance of the unconscious mind in shaping personality and behavior.

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    Psychoanalytic Method

    A method developed by Sigmund Freud to explore the unconscious mind by analyzing dreams, slips of the tongue, and other unconscious behaviors.

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    Unconscious Mind

    The part of the mind that contains thoughts, feelings, and memories that are not easily accessible to conscious awareness. According to Freud, it is the source of our motivations and drives.

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    Id

    A term used in psychoanalysis to describe the basic instincts and drives that motivate human behavior, such as the desire for food, sex, aggression, and self-preservation.

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    Superego

    According to Freud, the superego is the part of the personality that represents internalized moral standards and values.

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    Ego

    The part of the personality that represents the individual's conscious self, responsible for mediating between the demands of the id and superego.

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    Mental Disorder

    A mental health condition is characterized by significant changes in thinking, mood, or behavior, leading to noticeable distress and impairment in daily life.

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    Four Criteria for Mental Disorders

    1. Clinical Significance: The symptoms must be severe enough to cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
    2. Distress: The person must be experiencing significant emotional pain or suffering.
    3. Impairment: The condition must interfere with the individual's ability to function in their daily life, such as work, relationships, or school.
    4. Not Culturally Expected: The behavior must not be a culturally acceptable response to a particular event or situation.
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    Models of Mental Illness

    1. Biological Model: Focuses on the role of genetics, neurotransmitters, and brain structure in mental health. (Example: Schizophrenia)
    2. Psychodynamic Model: Emphasizes unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences as contributing factors. (Example: Anxiety disorders)
    3. Cognitive Model: Highlights the role of thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations in shaping mental health. (Example: Depression)
    4. Social-Cultural Model: Examines the influence of social and cultural factors, such as poverty, discrimination, and trauma, on mental health. (Example: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD))
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    NCRD (Not Criminally Responsible Due to a Mental Disorder)

    A legal defense used in criminal court when the defendant is deemed to have lacked the mental capacity to understand the wrongfulness of their actions at the time of the crime.

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    Socialization

    A process where individuals learn and internalize societal values, norms, and behaviors, enabling them to function effectively within their society.

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    Impact of Gender on Social Sciences

    1. Individual Level: Focuses on how personal characteristics and experiences shape individual identity and behavior.
    2. Social Level: Examines how social interactions, groups, and institutions influence individuals and their beliefs.
    3. Cultural Level: Explores how shared cultural norms, values, and traditions impact gender roles and expectations.
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    Social Group

    A group of individuals who share common interests, goals, or values and interact regularly.

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    Social Institution

    Established patterns of social behavior that meet fundamental societal needs, such as education, religion, or law.

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    Study Notes

    Key Course Concepts

    • Anthropology is the systematic study of humankind, encompassing how humans live, think, communicate, and interact with their physical and cultural environment.
    • Psychology focuses on the individual, examining and predicting human behavior. It explores theoretical (biological) and clinical (mental health) perspectives.
    • Sociology analyzes social groups and organizations, highlighting how social interactions and group dynamics shape individuals. It explores social issues like religion, education, crime, media, and peer groups.

    Nature vs. Nurture

    • Physical (Nature) describes predetermined traits like genetics, hereditary traits, and chromosomal makeup.
    • Cultural (Nurture) describes learned behaviors and traits influenced by external factors like life experiences.

    Human Origins

    • Hominid refers to the human side of the Ape Line after separating from Chimpanzees, encompassing both past and present species.
    • Bipedalism refers to walking on two legs, a crucial evolutionary adaptation in humans.

    Darwin and Evolution

    • Darwin was a naturalist and geologist who contributed to the theory of evolution through studying species adaptation over time, supported by observations of various animal species in remote areas.

    Defining Terms

    • Ethnocentrism: The belief that one's own culture is superior.
    • Ethnography: Detailed study of a culture over an extended period.
    • Rites of Passage: Ceremonies marking transitions in life.
    • Cultural Customs: Traditional practices specific to a culture.

    Psychology

    • The study of the mind and behavior, focusing on cognitive and emotional aspects.
    • Focuses on the individual, behaviors, and mental processes.

    Parts of the Human Brain

    • Frontal Lobe: Executive functions like decision-making, planning, and problem-solving.
    • Temporal Lobe: Language processing and comprehension, memory, and auditory processing.
    • Parietal Lobe: Spatial reasoning, attention, and sensory integration.
    • Occipital Lobe: Visual processing.
    • Cerebellum: Motor control, balance, and coordination.
    • Brain Stem: Automatically controls essential functions like heart rate, breathing, etc.

    Cognitive Processes

    • Gaining, processing, and storing information in the brain.
    • Freud analyzed the human psyche and explored unconscious processes.
    • Psychoanalysis focuses on unconscious motivations.

    Freud's Theory of the Psyche

    • Id: Driven by basic biological needs and desires.
    • Ego: Mediates between Id and external world.
    • Superego: Internalized societal and moral ideals that provide constraints.

    Cognitive Bias

    • Confirmation bias: The tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs.
    • Cognitive biases: Influence how individuals perceive, interpret, and remember information.

    Types of Tests for Cognitive Bias

    • Rorschach Inkblot Tests: Subject's interpretation of inkblots analyzed for cognitive biases
    • Thematic Apperception Tests: Analyzing stories told about evocative pictures to understand subconscious thoughts.
    • Word Association tests: Analyzing words associated to reveal biases and subconscious behaviors.
    • Graphology: Handwriting analysis that connects traits to personality.

    Yerkes-Dodson Law

    • Performance and arousal have an optimal relationship: too little arousal can lead to poor performance, as can too much.

    Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow)

    • Psychological needs (essential for survival like food, water): base of the hierarchy.
    • Safety needs (protection from harm, security): next level.
    • Love and belonging needs (connection and relationships): come after safety.
    • Esteem needs: positive self-image and achievement.
    • Self-actualization: personal growth and fulfillment.

    Other Psychological Experiments

    • Stanley Milgram: Obedience to authority.
    • Philip Zimbardo: Stanford Prison Experiment (social roles).
    • Yale Twins: Impact of environment.
    • Asch Conformity: Social pressure.

    Treatment for Mental Illness

    • Medication: e.g., antidepressants, ADHD medication.
    • Psychotherapy: Talk therapy, CBT, and group therapy.

    Social Groups and Institutions

    • Social Groups: Collections of people who share interests and interact.
    • Social Institutions: Established structures with specific roles and functions (e.g., family, education, government).

    Agents of Socialization

    • Religion, family, media, peers, education and socioeconomic status.

    Gender and Society

    • Gender is socially constructed, influencing roles and behaviors.
    • Gender socialization shapes our understanding of gender roles.
    • Gender stereotypes are oversimplified views of expected gender roles.

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