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How does the environment influence genetic expression?
How does the environment influence genetic expression?
- It has no effect on how genes are expressed.
- It determines the exact phenotype without any variation.
- It affects the growth and development based on conditions like soil quality. (correct)
- It dictates the presence of genes in the organism.
What does the naturalistic fallacy imply?
What does the naturalistic fallacy imply?
- What exists in nature should always be accepted as the ideal.
- There is a direct link between natural occurrences and moral values.
- Descriptive statements about the world do not imply prescriptive truths. (correct)
- Natural behaviors should dictate social norms without question.
What are heuristics in the context of cognitive processing?
What are heuristics in the context of cognitive processing?
- Rules that universally apply to every situation encountered.
- Mental shortcuts applying categories for quick judgment. (correct)
- Error-prone methods that always lead to inaccurate conclusions.
- Complicated algorithms used for problem-solving.
What is the cocktail party effect?
What is the cocktail party effect?
How do schemas impact memory?
How do schemas impact memory?
What is the primary function of nonverbal behaviors?
What is the primary function of nonverbal behaviors?
Which of the following is NOT a component of nonverbal communication?
Which of the following is NOT a component of nonverbal communication?
What does the 'Problem of Other Minds' refer to?
What does the 'Problem of Other Minds' refer to?
What is meant by 'mind perception'?
What is meant by 'mind perception'?
How can nonverbal behaviors contradict verbal communication?
How can nonverbal behaviors contradict verbal communication?
What do the philosophical zombies in Chalmer's argument illustrate?
What do the philosophical zombies in Chalmer's argument illustrate?
Which of the following describes the concept of 'qualia'?
Which of the following describes the concept of 'qualia'?
In what way do nonverbal behaviors influence social standing in a group?
In what way do nonverbal behaviors influence social standing in a group?
What is the primary reason physically attractive individuals tend to develop better social skills?
What is the primary reason physically attractive individuals tend to develop better social skills?
Which personality traits are more commonly associated with individuals who utilize effective physical adornments?
Which personality traits are more commonly associated with individuals who utilize effective physical adornments?
In what way do attractive people tend to be perceived more positively?
In what way do attractive people tend to be perceived more positively?
What significant advantage do attractive individuals have in academic settings?
What significant advantage do attractive individuals have in academic settings?
What was the finding of the Snyder, Tanke, and Berscheid study regarding attractive individuals?
What was the finding of the Snyder, Tanke, and Berscheid study regarding attractive individuals?
Which of the following traits are typically associated with attractive individuals in a Western context?
Which of the following traits are typically associated with attractive individuals in a Western context?
What impact does attractiveness have on employment opportunities?
What impact does attractiveness have on employment opportunities?
What does the placebo effect entail?
What does the placebo effect entail?
Which of the following animals are known to possess self-awareness?
Which of the following animals are known to possess self-awareness?
What is the primary focus of objective self-awareness?
What is the primary focus of objective self-awareness?
At what age do human infants typically develop self-awareness according to self-awareness theory?
At what age do human infants typically develop self-awareness according to self-awareness theory?
What experience is associated with subjective self-awareness?
What experience is associated with subjective self-awareness?
What emotion is likely to arise from a negative discrepancy between one’s actual and ideal self?
What emotion is likely to arise from a negative discrepancy between one’s actual and ideal self?
What is a cultural reason for not clinking glasses in Hungary?
What is a cultural reason for not clinking glasses in Hungary?
Which animal behavior is associated with non-aggression?
Which animal behavior is associated with non-aggression?
What does the act of winking in social situations potentially signify for humans?
What does the act of winking in social situations potentially signify for humans?
According to the principles of social psychology, what does 'situatedness' refer to?
According to the principles of social psychology, what does 'situatedness' refer to?
What does the 'behavior' principle in social psychology emphasize?
What does the 'behavior' principle in social psychology emphasize?
What might slow winking in cats indicate?
What might slow winking in cats indicate?
What kind of limitations do children raised by wolves exhibit?
What kind of limitations do children raised by wolves exhibit?
What is the primary function of a wink in social contexts?
What is the primary function of a wink in social contexts?
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Study Notes
Genes and Phenotypes
- Genes do not dictate phenotypes in a fixed way.
- Genetic expression is influenced by random gene combinations and environmental factors.
- The naturalistic fallacy: just because something is, doesn't mean it ought to be.
- To challenge essentialistic thinking, engage with diverse individuals and practice mindful self-reflection.
Heuristics and Social Perception
- Heuristics are mental shortcuts for quick processing of information.
- The cocktail party effect demonstrates selective attention, focusing on relevant stimuli while filtering out others.
- Schemas guide memory and influence social perceptions.
- Nonverbal behaviors communicate intentionally or unintentionally through:
- Facial expressions
- Tone of voice
- Gestures
- Body position and movement
- Gaze direction
Mind Perception
- The "Problem of Other Minds" refers to the inability to directly experience another person's consciousness.
- We rely on verbal communication, behavioral patterns, and nonverbal cues to understand other minds.
- Qualia refers to the subjective quality of perception and experiences.
- Philosophical zombies are hypothetical beings with no consciousness, raising the question of whether we can truly know if others have minds.
- Mind perception involves perceiving that someone or something else has a mind, and understanding the quality of that mind.
Agency
- Agency refers to the capacity for intentional action and self-directed behavior.
- Cultural variations exist in social cues and behaviors, impacting how people perceive and interpret actions.
- Observing animal behaviors can offer insights into human social cues and their evolutionary significance.
Three Principles of Social Psychology
- Situatedness: Individuals are always embedded within a larger social context.
- Behavior (Person, Situation): Behavior arises from the interplay of personal qualities and situational factors.
- Confirmation Effects: Preexisting beliefs about someone can influence their behavior, which confirms the original belief.
Self-Perception Effects
- The placebo effect demonstrates the power of beliefs and expectations on physical and mental health.
- Self-Awareness Theory suggests that focusing on ourselves leads to self-evaluation and comparison to internal standards.
- Subjective self-awareness: attention directed towards the "knower" (I).
- Objective self-awareness: attention focused on the "known" (me).
- Discrepancies between our actual self and ideal self can lead to positive or negative emotions.
Social Cognition and Evolution
- Humans and other primates, including chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, dolphins, elephants, and corvids, have the capacity for social cognition.
- Self-awareness develops around 15-24 months in humans.
- The ability to perceive minds contributes to emotional development, empathy, and social understanding.
- The function and purpose of traits are crucial for understanding their survival value and evolutionary significance.
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