USC Social Psychology (MWF 1:30-2:30 class)

[regnauld]

Genes is under social influence because they regulate sequences that contribute to the organization and functioning of neural circuits and molecular pathways in the brain that support social behavior. Social experience interact with information in the genome to modulate brain activity. There has been findings on identifying and understanding two key "vectors of influence" that link genes, the brain, and social behavior: Social information alters gene expression in the brain to influence behavior, and genetic variation influences brain function and social behavior. Conserved neural pathways can be tied to the evolution of social behaviors (Robinson et al., p. 896), and the conserved peptides oxytocin and vasopressin regulate social cognition and reproductive behaviors in many species (Donaldson and Young, p. 900). Genetics can help us understand why identical circumstances can elicit different behavioral responses among individuals. Genetic differences are reflected in variations in behavior; activation of distinct versions of a hormone receptor gene

As for culture, culture and mind constitute each other and are inseparable, thus there are no universal laws for how the mind works and that psychological theories grounded in one culture are likely to be limited in applicability when applied to a different culture. Infact, culture in psychology has its own field stating that Cultural psychology is the study of the way cultural traditions and social practices regulate, express, and transform the human psyche, resulting less in psychic unity for humankind than in ethnic divergences in mind, self, and emotion" (1991, p. 72). Cultural psychology is that branch of psychology, which deals with the study and impact of culture, tradition and social practices on psyche for the unity of mankind said Richard Shweder.

In gender, social influence is very prominent because it analyzes the ways gender shapes and is shaped by social interaction. This includes the cognitive processes through which gender influences the way we perceive, interpret, and respond to our social world; it also includes the mechanisms through which interaction defines and transmits meaning about gender. We should give importance and understanding of gender as a multilevel structure that includes cultural beliefs and distributions of resources at the macro level, patterns of behavior at the interactional level, as well as roles and identities at the micro level.

Very good nika! 20 points for you!

[annaktyl]

Nex question for 10 points again!

Explain in your own words the meaning of "pakikisama" as a cultural value that we inherit from our peers?

pakikisama has something to do with our conformity or a desire to achieve a sense of security and belongingness in a group. it is the ability of a person to maintain good and harmonious relationships. pakikisama has been a part of the filipino culture,we do this to be accepted by others. Unwillingness to conform carries with it the very real risk of social rejection and alienation.its like the operant conditioning in which a person is given a certain punishment or reinforcement into something that he or she did.

>>http://www.western-asian.com/pakikisama..(most of my answers from ME)
>>Anna Krystelle

[landolposporo]

Very good question. First of all, some cultures do tolerate the dominance of males like in Japan and in other cultures because their system is based on Patriarchal leadership meaning they submit to the superiority of males compared to females. While women act as servants or inferiors to men because it has been a practice that males are more powerful compared to women. But it doesn't mean that women are more inferior compared to men all the time. There was one time in ancient history that women were more superior than men and that was based on matriarchal system of leadership!

uban tribes sir...sa unang panahon their tribe elders are usually women...the one person that the whole tribes listen to and ask advices in times of crisis and difficulties.

[glazzer91]

Next question for 10 points. Why is Evolutionary Psychology important in the study of human behavior?

Evolutionary Psychology is the study of evolution of cognition and behavior using principles of natural selection. It is the long-forestalled scientific attempt to assemble out of the disjointed, fragmentary, and mutually contradictory human disciplines a single, logically integrated research framework for the psychological, social and behavioral sciences- a framework that only incorporates the evolutionary sciences on a full and equal basis, but that systematically works out all of the revisions in existing beliefs and research practice that such a synthesis requires.
Evolutionary psychology is important in the study of human behavior for it focuses to explain psychological traits-such as memory, perception or languages-as adaptations, that is the functional products of natural selection..
Evolutionary psychology is the study of evolution of man through natural selection...natural selection it self explains adaptations that species undergo to survive on its environment..and this mean choosing desirable traits that will help them survive and pass these traits to their offspring..adaptation explains why human during the early times behave in a particular way...Through studying Evolutionary psychology we can be aware and it helps us understand why human behaves in a complex way..like for example Theory of Parental investment and sexual selection that helps explain the competition underwent by species of the same sexes to gain access to the opposite *** which pictures out why men behave aggressively and dominant and also why females are choosy and invest more. And also it explain human *** differences why men are less concerned with reproduction and are less choosy about mates while women invest greatly in reproduction of offspring in which they developed traits and behavior that helps improve the chances that each pffspring will survive.
Evolutionary psychology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[regnauld]

pakikisama has something to do with our conformity or a desire to achieve a sense of security and belongingness in a group. it is the ability of a person to maintain good and harmonious relationships. pakikisama has been a part of the filipino culture,we do this to be accepted by others. Unwillingness to conform carries with it the very real risk of social rejection and alienation.its like the operant conditioning in which a person is given a certain punishment or reinforcement into something that he or she did.

Ok give yourself points!

[regnauld]

uban tribes sir...sa unang panahon their tribe elders are usually women...the one person that the whole tribes listen to and ask advices in times of crisis and difficulties.

Would you happen to know those tribes? hehe

[regnauld]

Evolutionary Psychology is the study of evolution of cognition and behavior using principles of natural selection. It is the long-forestalled scientific attempt to assemble out of the disjointed, fragmentary, and mutually contradictory human disciplines a single, logically integrated research framework for the psychological, social and behavioral sciences- a framework that only incorporates the evolutionary sciences on a full and equal basis, but that systematically works out all of the revisions in existing beliefs and research practice that such a synthesis requires.
Evolutionary psychology is important in the study of human behavior for it focuses to explain psychological traits-such as memory, perception or languages-as adaptations, that is the functional products of natural selection..
Evolutionary psychology is the study of evolution of man through natural selection...natural selection it self explains adaptations that species undergo to survive on its environment..and this mean choosing desirable traits that will help them survive and pass these traits to their offspring..adaptation explains why human during the early times behave in a particular way...Through studying Evolutionary psychology we can be aware and it helps us understand why human behaves in a complex way..like for example Theory of Parental investment and sexual selection that helps explain the competition underwent by species of the same sexes to gain access to the opposite *** which pictures out why men behave aggressively and dominant and also why females are choosy and invest more. And also it explain human *** differences why men are less concerned with reproduction and are less choosy about mates while women invest greatly in reproduction of offspring in which they developed traits and behavior that helps improve the chances that each pffspring will survive.
Evolutionary psychology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I will just give you 5 points because you cited wikipedia which is the free on line encyclopedia!

[Eliza Imee Cajegas]

Would you happen to know those tribes? hehe

Kanang. . na.ai nakit.an nga movie sir nga ing.ana ila society. . 10,000 Bc gd. . Ambt lng f ni.exist buh jud 2 xla. . Hehe. .

[edrea]

This is the next question: what is the purpose of the brain according to evoutionary psychoogy?

good or 10 p0ints!

Edrea Danielle Roma MWF(1:30-2:30)

Evolutionary Psychology is the belief that all humans on the planet have innate areas in their brains which have specific knowledge that help them adapt to local environments. These areas are highly specialized, and only activate when the information is needed. These areas give the brain specific algorithmic (step by step) instructions that have evolved from our ancestral pasts to adapt to all situations, including the situations that we face today. But since our brains were conditioned to live in deep history, as E.O. Wilson has named our ancestral past, and not to modern conditions, the result is a gray area between genes and culture that drives some humans into depressive state

source:What is Evolutionary Psycholgy?

[jasminesebache]

Next quesion is: Do you believe that man came from apes? Why and why not?

Defend your position! Good for 30 points!

honestly sir, i am still at doubt that man came from apes. There are strong and valid of evidences that has been studied, gathered and presented well by our famous scientists. But though we've known the best scientists around the world, not one of them has presented , what they call, the "missing link". Missing link is what they call to the kind of species that connects the apes to human.

Man has still more questions that havent been answerd. Though, presented with evidence, it is still not sufficient to be believed in. As a result, man think of a Great One that has all the answers to these mysteries, and that is God. Man has fulfilled great achievements and yet, some questions like 'where do we really came from?' are still a mystery to them. So, I believe that man is made by God and also the apes and eveything around us. But take note, man does not came from apes. These ae two different living species that is uniquely made by God.

hope ka.G ka sa aku answer sir. . hehehe

jasmine Sebache c: