Task 2 - Cross-Cultural Differences in Core Concepts of Humans as a Biological Species

Question 1

What is the main message of this article?

Answer 1

Anthropocentric reasoning still occurs in adulthood, contrary to previous expectations.

Question 2

What is anthropocentrism?

Answer 2

• > Human-centeredness
• thinking that an animal has a certain biological property after learning that humans have it, but when learning that animals have a certain characteristic, not thinking that humans have this as well.

Question 3

How can anthropocentrism and culture be related?

Answer 3

Western Adults show a greater tendency for anthropocentrism. Oriental students view all living things as more similar.