UCSP (POA)

Evolution

The assumption that man has evolved from ape-like creatures.

Biological Evolution

Changes in genetics and inherited traits of biological populations from one generation to another.

Cultural Evolution

Changes in cultures from simple to complex forms due to human adaptation.

Theory of Evolution

Charles Darwin's idea that species can change over time and share a common ancestor.

Natural Selection

The concept of survival of the fittest and adaptation to the environment.

Artifacts

Objects made and used by humans, like the Venus of Willendorf.

Hominid Species Timeline

Evolutionary timeline including species like Australopithecus and Homo.

Hominids

Members of the human family tree distinguished by bipedalism and larger brain size.

Pre-Human Stage of Evolution

Includes Sahelanthropus, Ardipithecus, and Australopithecus.

Homo Species

Includes Homo Habilis, Homo Erectus, and Homo Sapiens in human evolution.

Stone Age

Period including Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic eras with different advancements.

Industrial Societies

Societies marked by advanced energy sources and large-scale production.

Post-Industrial Societies

Societies focused on information production and technology advancement.

Political Evolution

Development of early civilizations and political systems.

Socialization

Process of acquiring social identities, values, and roles within a society.

Parents as Mirrors

Parents play a crucial role in shaping a child's self-perception and values.

Peers

Groups of individuals of similar age, sex, and rank who influence each other's perspectives and behaviors.

School

An institution that socializes individuals, imparts cultural values, and prepares them for adult roles.

Church

A religious institution that influences morality, beliefs, and behaviors related to dress and manners.

Media

Platforms like television that significantly impact socialization, potentially leading to both positive and negative effects.

Social Norms

Cultural products representing accepted behaviors and values within a society.

Conform

To adhere to societal expectations and norms, often driven by a desire for acceptance or group consensus.

Conformity

The act of aligning attitudes and behaviors with group norms, influenced by various factors like peer pressure.

Deviance

Behavior that goes against societal norms, with characteristics and forms that vary based on context and audience.

Group

A collection of individuals sharing similar norms and values, maintaining stable relationships over time.

Specific Deviant Behavior

Various forms of deviance, including infractions related to sex, life, property, and self.

Deviant Theories

Explanations for deviant behavior, such as social pathology, biological factors, and cultural transmission theories.