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Mental Maps of Reality Constitute One of the Four Elements

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Mental maps of reality constitute one of the four elements that anthropologists often consider when conducting cross-cultural research. Define mental maps of reality and discuss the two important functions that mental maps of reality play regarding culture. Provide a concrete example for each of the two functions. Conclude by discussing why anthropologists should consider a group of people's mental maps of reality when trying to understand their culture.


Definitions:

Phi Phenomenon

An optical illusion of perceiving continuous motion between separate objects viewed rapidly in succession.

Korsakoff Syndrome

A chronic memory disorder primarily caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), often associated with prolonged alcoholism.

Defensive Coping

A psychological strategy wherein individuals deal with stress or adversity by minimizing its perceived threat or impact to avoid confronting the actual issue.

Self-Deception

The psychological process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or truth of contrary evidence or logical argument.

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