UCSP Flashcards
It refers to the changes, modifications, and variations in the genetics and inherited traits or biological populations from one generation to another
Biological Evolution
It refers to the changes or development in cultures from a simple form to a more complex form of culture.
Cultural Evolution
The evolution of species happens through the process of
Natural Selection
Every species is made up of variety of individuals wherein some are adopted to their environments compared to others
Variations
Organisms produce progeny with different sets of traits that can inherited.
Heritability
The general term used to categorize the group of early humans and other humanlike creatures that can walk erect during the prehistoric period.
Hominids
They are also known as “Ape on the Ground”.
Ardipithecus
They are called as “The Southern Ape”
Australophitecus
They are classified as humans and not humanlike creatures because they had bigger brains were bipedal.
Homo
It has a brain half the size of modern human.
Homo Habilis
They invented hand axe tools for chopping and digging
Homo Erectus
Two or more people interact with one another, share similar characteristics and collectively have a sense of unity
Social Group
These are small, intimate and less specialized group
Primary Group
Examples of these particular group are, families, factions, play groups, and friendship groups.
Primary Group
A large and impersonal social group whose members pursue a specific goal or activity
Secondary Group
Industrial workers, business associates, faculty staff, and company employees are some examples of this certain group.
Secondary Group
A cross between primary and secondary groups.
Intermediate Group
A member can identify him/himself within that group & which individuals feel at home.
In-Groups
A social unit to which individuals do not belong due to differences in social categories and with which they do not identify.
Out-Groups
Groups to which we consciously or unconsciously refer when we evaluate our life situations and behavior but to which we do not necessarily belong.
Reference Group
series or web of social ties involving people or groups of individuals connected to each other.
Network