Post by kendratp on Nov 5, 2017 20:45:18 GMT
Moghaddam says that a primary claim of evolutionary psychology is that there is a “genetic basis for behaviour and mental life” (296). List one or more aspects of behaviour or mental life that we have considered in the course and for which it has been suggested that there may be a genetic basis for this aspect. For each of these describe any evidence we have considered that suggests the basis is cultural rather than (or as well as) genetic.
The behaviour of aggression is one tied to evolution, it is seen as quite animalistic in nature and was a defence mechanism observable in all species that allows for self preservation. Moghaddam speaks to the use of aggression to dominate weaker groups as the goal is to ensure that ones gene pool survives and as such aggression is use to secure a partner and as such an offspring. Another is the mental state of altruism which is employ by parents or between genetically similar individuals.
Alturism can be associated with culture especially if it is a culture that is less individualistic and more collective. These culture promote others before self so as to ensure that group is ultimately ok. Same can be said for aggression, with areas where land, offsprings or groups size influences power, aggression is often used to ensure that one dominates and as such it simply to allow group to meet the cultural markers of affluence and less about simply showcasing ones dominance.
The behaviour of aggression is one tied to evolution, it is seen as quite animalistic in nature and was a defence mechanism observable in all species that allows for self preservation. Moghaddam speaks to the use of aggression to dominate weaker groups as the goal is to ensure that ones gene pool survives and as such aggression is use to secure a partner and as such an offspring. Another is the mental state of altruism which is employ by parents or between genetically similar individuals.
Alturism can be associated with culture especially if it is a culture that is less individualistic and more collective. These culture promote others before self so as to ensure that group is ultimately ok. Same can be said for aggression, with areas where land, offsprings or groups size influences power, aggression is often used to ensure that one dominates and as such it simply to allow group to meet the cultural markers of affluence and less about simply showcasing ones dominance.