PSYC 3350 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Problem Solving, Encephalization, Neocortex
31 Oct 2016
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Psyc 3350 chapter 2: culture and human nature. Symbols and words hat refer to something else that most members of that culture recognize. Dialects have been shown to change over time. Humans seem to be unique in whom they choose to imitate. Our ability to consider the perspective of others, and the ability to. Difference between imitative learning and emulative learning is that: emulative learner is only focusing on the events that happen around. Emulative learning can be a very effective and intelligent kind of learning, but emulative learning doesn"t require imitating a model"s behavioural strategies doesn"t allow for cultural information to accumulate. Language can manipulate the thoughts in others" minds. Being able to communicate with others is enormously important for. Human cultural learning is cumulative conveying cultural information. After an initial thought is learned from others, it can be modified and improved upon by other individuals.
