In the 1930s and 1940s, Scientists Developed a Synthetic Theory

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Essay

In the 1930s and 1940s, scientists developed a synthetic theory of evolution. What are its major characteristics and how did this approach improve on earlier ones?

Explain the psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral perspectives on conversion and somatic symptom disorders.

Understand the role of stress and the immune system in the development of psychophysiological disorders.

Develop an understanding of both psychophysiological and therapeutic interventions for stress-related disorders.

Explain the impacts of sociocultural factors on health and mental health.

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Definitions:

Cultural Contexts

The societal, economic, historical, and personal circumstances that surround and influence the environment in which a person operates.

Clustering Memory Strategies

Clustering memory strategies involve organizing items into categories or groups to enhance memory recall.

Kpelle

An ethnic group primarily found in Liberia and Guinea in West Africa.

Cross-cultural Differences

Variations in norms, values, practices, and behaviors among people from different societies or cultural backgrounds.