ANTH 1102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Jane Goodall, Hominidae, Thumb
22 Aug 2016
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Enculturation: the process by which a child learns his or her culture. Social animals also learn from other members of their group. Human cultural learning depends on the use of symbols, verbal or nonverbal that stands for something else. The psychic unity of man : although individuals differ in their emotional and intellectual tendencies and capacities, all human populations have equivalent capacities for culture. Core values: key, basic, or central values that integrate a culture. Culture is the main reason for human adaptability + success. Other animals rely on biological means of adaptation. Humans, on the other hand, cope with environmental stresses by using technology or tools. People also use culture to fulfill psychological + emotional needs (friendship, companionship, approval + sexual desirability) Maladaptive: cultural patterns that can harm humans and other life. Hominid: member of hominid family, any fossil or living human, chimp, or gorilla. Hominins: hominids excluding the african apes; all the human species that ever have existed.
