Lecture 6

Question 1

(3) ways culture affect us?

Answer 1

• Culture shapes thinking: influences how we perceive the world.
• Cultural norms impact behavior: faith, morals, and norms influence feelings, behavior, and perceptions of right and wrong.
• Culture shapes personalities: influences group acceptance, expectations, and behavior, shaping personality.

Question 2

Communication + Culture = Adaptive Mechanism (1)

Answer 2

Interaction between communication and culture leads to adaptive behaviors and understanding.

Question 3

Why is culture considered an adaptative mechanism?

Answer 3

Culture is like a toolkit that helps a society adapt and survive in its environment