Psychology
This branch of psychology focuses on how we think, interpret, and process information.
Cognitive psychology
Define a primary group.
Small, personal, emotional relationships (e.g., family, close friends)
Which branch studies human remains and artifacts?
Archaeology
Education systems rely heavily on this factor.
Economy style
Define mass media.
Communication that reaches large populations quickly
What are the three parts of Freud’s personality theory?
Id, Ego, Superego
Name one agent of socialization.
Family, peers, school, media, culture
What does anthropology study overall?
Human beings, cultures, evolution
Define meritocracy.
Rewards based on ability/talent
What type of disease is most common today in North America?
Lifestyle-based diseases
Name two stages of observational learning.
Attention, Retention, Reproduction, or Motivation
What is the biggest problem with bureaucracies?
Strictness/inefficiency caused by rules + hierarchy
What is ethnology?
Study and comparison of cultures
Name one issue in education today.
Inequality, outdated curriculum, tech gap, access issues, tracking, funding
Why is mass media powerful?
Fast, widespread influence on beliefs + behaviour
Explain why horror movies appeal to people based on psychology.
Catharsis, adrenaline rush, safe fear, sensation-seeking
What is discrimination?
Actions taken against people based on differences
Explain the nature vs nurture debate in anthropology.
Which behaviours come from biology/evolution (nature) vs culture/environment (nurture)
What’s the strongest predictor of career success in a meritocracy?
Natural ability/talent
Name one psychological effect of technology.
Lower attention, stress, comparison, dopamine reward cycle
What is the difference between short-term and long-term memory?
Short-term holds 7 items temporarily; long-term stores information more permanently
Give two reasons why people follow group norms.
Belonging, fear of rejection, social pressure, identity, routine
Why do cultural anthropologists use participant observation?
To understand a culture from within by observing + engaging
What’s the difference between absolute and relative poverty?
Absolute = cannot meet basic needs; relative = compared to societal average
What are the four types of health cultures?
Hunting & gathering, agricultural, industrial, post-industrial