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Evolution

The theory that organisms change structurally and genetically over time, resulting in the gradual development of new species.

Artifacts

Objects of historical interest produced or shaped by human craft.

Anthropomorphic

Giving human attributes to animals.

Nature

The influence of inherited biological characteristics on human behavior.

Nurture

The purpose of training and influencing a child through learning.

Ethnocentrism

The tendency to judge other cultures by one’s own values.

Economy

The wealth and resources of a community, involving the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Foraging

Searching for food.

Capitalism

A system where individuals own property and compete for profit through producing and distributing goods and services.

Communism

A system where the community owns property and goods are distributed based on needs.

Mass media

Communication means like television, radio, or newspapers reaching a large audience.

Cult

A religious organization worshiping its leader and deviating from societal traditions.

Socialization

The process of learning accepted behaviors in a society.

Values

Principles or standards considered worthwhile or desirable.

Psychoanalysis

Patients discussing their background, feelings, and experiences with a psychologist.

Defense Mechanism

Unconscious mental processes protecting the ego against anxiety or unacceptable thoughts.

Hierarchy

Ranking of people, items, or ideas based on dominance or priority.

Adrenaline

Hormone affecting circulation, muscular action, and causing excitement.

Apathetic

Showing no interest or emotion.

Delusions

False beliefs, often about one’s importance or persecution.

Withdrawal

Discontinuing an addictive substance with physical and physiological reactions.

Paranoia

Mental illness with unwarranted feelings of persecution and jealousy.

Behavior Therapy

Treating inappropriate behavior patterns using basic learning principles.

Social Group

Two or more people interacting and sharing commonalities.

Norm

Rules within a group indicating how members should behave.

Roles

Named social positions with expected behaviors.

Sanction

Group means to reward or punish members for behavior control.

Conformity

Changing opinions or behaviors to match others.

Obedience

Following direct requests of others.

Clique

Exclusive group with a small number of chosen members.