PSYC 2120 Study Guide - Final Guide: Cultural Learning, Cultural Pluralism, Melting Pot

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2120
• Professor: Kerry Kawakami

Document Summary

A bias toward believing that biological adaptations are inherently good or desirable. The idea that our subjective experience of emotions is determined by a two-step process involving a primary appraisal of benefit or harm, and a secondary appraisal providing a more differentiated emotional experience. Human thoughts or actions that occur quickly, often without the aid of conscious awareness. Attributes that evolved to meet a particular challenge but that are not particularly useful when dealing with other types of challenges. Attributes that are useful for dealing with various challenges across different areas of life. Human thoughts or actions that occur more slowly and deliberatively, and are motivated by some goal that is often consciously recognized. Learning from parents and others what is desirable and undesirable conduct in a particular culture. Cognitions that represent outcomes that we strive for in order to meet our needs and desires. Internal states that drive action that is necessary to survive or thrive.