Genome Lag Theory Of Depression Flashcards
What does this suggest about our culture and gene
Space age genes and Stone Age culture because our physical capabilities are falling short of the demands of the environment hence we feel miserable as a result.
Why does this theory argue that depression is a disorder
Evolution is a slow process where the environment changes rapidly as has been the case in the last 50 years. With the huge change to technological advancements humans are poorly adapted to their environment
What has advancements such as internet opened us too
Allows us to see all the people in the world who are better than us. I.e wealthier, fitter, more attractive.
What does this directly result in.
This acknowledges that we are low down in the hierarchy and this itself is a source of depression.
How does this differ from our evolutionary past.
In our past it was unusual for anyone to travel outside their village therefore they were unaware anyone wealthier or more attractive existed mad so we’re not depressed by them.
Therefore depression is an unwanted side effect of?
Intelligence. In creating internet we have made ourselves miserable.
Why would depression be chronic
The time lag will always be there. We don’t have the characteristics for today’s environment as advancements have happened too quickly for evolution to keep up
