Sociology 2233 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Robin Dunbar, The Automatic
16 Oct 2013
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Most explanations for human behaviour and psyche is nature and culture. Nature: evolutionary theory to understand behaviour patterns. Evolution and doing what is natural (1) prolong life and (2) reproduction. Robin dunbar (studied brain size: bigger brains were linked to having larger more cmplex social groups (humans have a social brain) Culture is the essence of what makes us human. Culture is an advanced way of being social. Need both culture (don"t want to be the young ones) and nature (skill level) One function of culture is to help satisfy peoples biological needs. Standard differences in cultural practices arise based on whether the local environment is relatively healthy or more risky. Elaborate dol, in which each individual performs a unique function. Share their knowledge with the group to be passed down. Human best described as cultural and social animals. Broad sense of community and help total strangers.
