anthro
psych
socio
100

definition of anthropology

is the study of human culture, their development, their biological characteristics, and their evolution.

100

definition of psychology

the study of the human mind and its mental states. It includes the study of characteristics of temperament and behaviour of a person or group

100

definition of sociology

the study of social behaviour and human groups such as society



200

Natural selection

the process by which living organisms adapt and change to their environment

200

behavioural psychology 

A theory that suggests that environments shape behaviours

200

feminist theory

A theory that aims to examine conflicts created by gender. 



300

Who is Jane Goodall? 

An anthropologist that discovered the behaviour of the chimpanzees were similar to humans. This is possible because of the common ancestors we share.
300

Cognitive Psychology

A branch of psychology that solely studies how people think. It focuses on the interactions of thinking, emotion, and creativity.

300

Convergence Theory 

A large group of like-minded individuals come together to pursue a common action or goal.

400

fields of cultural anthropology

Archaeology, Linguistic, and Ethnography

400

humanistic psychology

A branch of psychology that emphasizes the individual’s inherent drive towards self-actualization and creativity. The person should be very involved in their own recovery and not rely on the psychologist’s interpretation of the issues.

400

social groups

Primary, secondary, In-groups, out-groups, reference groups, virtual groups

500

Margaret Mead

An anthropologist who was behind the creation of cultural anthropology and the aspects of it.

500

Psychoanalytic Psychology

A branch of psychology founded by Freud that looks at the unconscious mind and its struggles and shapes how the personality determines human behaviour.

500

socialization


A process where an individual learns the attitudes, values, and behaviour that are valuable and necessary for the society in which he or she lives. This begins in infancy and continues throughout the person’s life