Chapter 6 Flashcards
Shorter terms adaptation have been and continue to be extremely important to humans
Physiological adaptation
Short term adjustment to a temporary environmental stimulus
Habituation
Long term physiological adaption that may take months or years
Acclimatization or genetic adaptation
Short and long term physical adaptation to the environment
Cultural adaption
Evaluations of clothing in relation to the world
Clothing zones
Long term physiological adaption that may take months or years
Genetic adaption
Which term does the aurther prefer more race or ethnicity?
Ethnicity is more potentially is useful than race bc it reflects shared culture and history rather than physical appearance, which maybe diverse
Give an example of the way we utilize our body abilities to adapt to the environment, in order to produce change in it for the sake of clothing.
For survival maintenance comfort and moisterization the skin requires protective dress for survival.dress. Ex layer of clothing worn..
How does clothing relate to our bodies ability to adopt to the environment
Dressing for a indoor/ outdoor job involves different consideration such as walking or riding on a rainy or snowy day…also some type of clothing or thermal control is mandatory for survival in cold artic areas.