Darwin's evolutionary theory of NVC Flashcards
1
Q
what did Darwin think of NVC
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- evolved and ADAPTIVE
- due to the nervous system, eg, dilated pupils are a sign of being afraid but they are also the same effects of adrenaline being being released into our bodies, in preparation for fight or flight
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Q
evidence for his theory
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- medical evidence supports this, such as pupil dilation, so it is innate and biologically determined
- children who have been blind since birth still display the same facial expressions as sighted children, so it’s UNIVERSAL