sap exam 2

Question 1

Nature: Anthropology

Answer 1

Nature:
- Human Variation: Physical differences such as race, skin color, hair and eye color, and sex are based on genetic adaptations to environments. Examples include differences in blood types.
- inherited traits

Question 2

Nurture: Anthropology

Answer 2

Nurture:
- Cultural Practices: Behavior is influenced by cultural norms regarding food, clothing, shelter, education, and communication.
- Social Constructs: Concepts like race and gender roles are socially constructed, influencing how individuals are perceived and treated in society. This can lead to stereotyping and unequal treatment.
- Learned Behavior: Cultural norms dictate appropriate behavior and roles. For example, gender roles and expectations are taught and reinforced through socialization.
- Environmental Influences: Factors such as family, socioeconomic status, and education significantly impact personality development and behaviour.

Question 3

Nature: Psychology

Answer 3

Nature: Genetics influence innate behaviours, mental health, and personality traits. Theories like Freud’s psychodynamics and Pavlov’s classical conditioning demonstrate biological bases for behavior.

Question 4

Nurture: Psychology

Answer 4

• Environmental Factors: Psychological theories such as Erikson’s stages of development, Bandura’s social learning theory, and humanistic approaches highlight the importance of environmental influences on behavior and mental health.
  theories:
• Bobo Doll Experiment: Demonstrated that children learn behaviors through observation and imitation.
• Lost-in-the-Mall Experiment: Showed the power of suggestion and the possibility of planting false memories.
• Erikson’s Stages of Development: Emphasized the role of social and environmental factors in identity formation and personality development.

Question 5

Nature: Sociology

Answer 5

Nature:
- Human Differences: Physical traits such as race, gender, and genetics influence social categorization. EX: genetics can affect ones social role, like physical capabilities.
- Inherited Traits: Biological characteristics passed down influence how individuals are perceived and treated in society.

Question 6

Nurture: Sociology

Answer 6

Nurture:
- Socialization: The process by which individuals learn and adopt behaviors and norms from their culture.
- Cultural Expectations: Social norms and values dictate appropriate behaviors and roles.
- Institutional Influences: Laws, education systems, and economic conditions shape behavior and opportunities.