Question 1

How are humans evolutionarily similar to other organisms? How are they evolutionarily unique? Use concrete examples of human adaptations and developmental aspects that appear unique in the animal kingdom. Also, use the basic concepts of evolutionary theory to discuss these unique human adaptations.

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Question 2

What does the current research literature (cited in the text) say about the relationship between cognition and emotion? Does one of these variables primarily drive the other? Or do they both influence each other reciprocally? Use some examples from research to support your analysis.

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Question 3

Define and contrast the melting-pot and multicultural views of acculturation. Do you believe that one form of acculturation is preferable to the other? Provide examples from contemporary society to support your argument.

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Question 4

Discuss the concepts of cultural transmission and cultural diffusion. Which is important for the study of cultural evolution and can be compared to the concept of variability? Which is important in the study of biological evolution?

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Question 5

In what ways does previous research support terror management theory? Use concrete examples of studies to demonstrate how particular effects have shown support for particular predictions generated by the theory.

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Question 6

What are some ways in which cultures are good for individuals? What are some ways in which cultures are potentially bad for individuals? Do you think it's possible to decide if culture is primarily good or bad for the individual? If yes, what do you believe?

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Question 7

Discuss some of the ways in which culture adapts individuals to the physical, social, and metaphysical environments. Give examples from your knowledge of your own and/or other cultures of each form of adaptation.

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Question 8

What is a cultural trauma? Discuss a detailed example of cultural trauma that you believe to have occurred in history. Why do you think the case you are discussing qualifies as an instance of cultural trauma? What were the consequences of this event for the people involved?

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Quiz 2: Fundamentals of Social Behavior