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True or false: The traditional view of domestication suggests that prehistoric people captured and bred wild animals to create domestic farm animals and pets.
True or false: The traditional view of domestication suggests that prehistoric people captured and bred wild animals to create domestic farm animals and pets.
True (A)
True or false: According to recent research, the traditional view of domestication is now considered incomplete.
True or false: According to recent research, the traditional view of domestication is now considered incomplete.
True (A)
True or false: Domesticated animals generally changed physically over time, developing larger bodies and smaller brains compared to their wild counterparts.
True or false: Domesticated animals generally changed physically over time, developing larger bodies and smaller brains compared to their wild counterparts.
True (A)
True or false: Domestication was solely a process done by people to animals.
True or false: Domestication was solely a process done by people to animals.
True or false: Domesticated animals have lost their ancient survival skills and instincts and would fare poorly in the wild.
True or false: Domesticated animals have lost their ancient survival skills and instincts and would fare poorly in the wild.
About 15% of young people have an ‘entertainment-social’ interest. They love chatting about their favourite celebrities with friends and this does not appear to do any ______.
About 15% of young people have an ‘entertainment-social’ interest. They love chatting about their favourite celebrities with friends and this does not appear to do any ______.
Another 5% feel that they have an ‘intense-personal’ relationship with a celebrity. Sometimes they see them as their ______ and find that they are often thinking about them, even when they don’t want to.
Another 5% feel that they have an ‘intense-personal’ relationship with a celebrity. Sometimes they see them as their ______ and find that they are often thinking about them, even when they don’t want to.
These people are more at risk from ______ and anxiety.
These people are more at risk from ______ and anxiety.
If girls in this group idolise a female star with a body they consider to be perfect, they are more likely to be unhappy with their own ______.
If girls in this group idolise a female star with a body they consider to be perfect, they are more likely to be unhappy with their own ______.
Studies suggest that the vast majority of teenagers do not really ______ celebrities.
Studies suggest that the vast majority of teenagers do not really ______ celebrities.
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Study Notes
Domestication of Animals
- The traditional view of domestication is that prehistoric people captured and bred wild animals, selecting for "tame" characteristics, leading to the development of domestic farm animals and pets.
- Recent research suggests that this view is incomplete, and that domestication was a more complex process.
- Domestication led to physical changes in animals, such as larger bodies and smaller brains compared to their wild cousins.
Celebrity Worship
- The preoccupation with celebrities may be harmless fun, but it can also have negative effects.
- Most teenagers do not truly worship celebrities.
- Researchers have identified three types of fans:
- Entertainment-social fans (15%): enjoy discussing celebrities with friends, with no apparent negative effects.
- Intense-personal fans (5%): feel a deep, personal connection with a celebrity, and may be at risk of depression and anxiety.
- Fans who idolize a celebrity with a perceived "perfect" body may be unhappy with their own bodies, especially girls.
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