Chapter Preview · Section 1 The Basis of Culture (pages 72–76) Culture defines how people in a society behave in relation to others and to physical objects. Although most behavior among animals is instinctual, human behavior is learned. Even reflexes and drives do not completely determine how humans will behave, because people are heavily influenced by culture.
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Chapter Preview · Section 1The Basis of Culture (pages 72–76)
Culture defines how people in a society behave in relation to others and to physical objects. Although most behavior among animals is instinctual, human behavior is learned. Even reflexes and drives do not completely determine how humans will behave, because people are heavily influenced by culture.
• The culture you live in refers to the knowledge, language, values, customs and physical objects that are passed from generation to generation among members of a group.
• Material aspects of our culture include skyscrapers, computers, cell phones and cars.
• Instincts are genetically inherited patterns of behavior. Humans, unlike animals, cannot rely on instinct alone for survival, so we rely on our culture.
• However, culture is not the only influence on our behavior.
• If humans were controlled by instincts alone, we would all behave the same way.
knowledge, values, customs, and physical objects that are shared by members of a society
Vocab 2
society
a specific territory inhabited by people who share a common culture
Vocab 3
instincts
innate (unlearned) patterns of behavior
Vocab 4
reflex
automatic reaction to physical stimulus
Vocab 5
drive
impulse to reduce discomfort
Vocab 6
sociobiology
the study of the biological basis of human behavior
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