HSS 4102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Maskwacis, Dna Methylation, Westernization
2 Dec 2017
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Hss4102 - lecture 24 - cultural psychology (continued) developmental models of cancer and aging. In relation to aboriginal people; the effects of colonialism and intergenerational trauma from residential schools: memes are passed from one generation to another, just like methylation in dna. Universal syndromes suicide rates vary dramatically around the world. Just as presentation and prevalence of psychological disorders vary across cultures, the same goes for how the disorders are treated. There is cultural variation in coping and seeking support. Psychological problems are best treated by exploring people"s memories and experiences. As treatment has extended into modern times, there is an emphasis on understanding the individual, his/her self-discovery, and his/her cognitive biases. Video: experiencing the temazcal ritual with a shaman in mexico: meaning something with: a house of heat; to let it out. It is basically a sort of heat house: we get up with work and stuff; but we forget who we are.
