Culture Can Be Adaptive or Maladaptive

question 51

Multiple Choice

Culture can be adaptive or maladaptive.It is maladaptive when

• A) it exhibits cultural traits that are not shared with the majority of the group.
• B) it threatens the core values of a culture that guarantee its integration.
• C) cultural traits diminish the survival of particular individuals but not others.
• D) cultural traits, patterns, and inventions disrupt the world economy, causing international discontent.
• E) cultural traits, patterns, and inventions threaten the group's continued survival and reproduction and thus its very existence.

Describe the socio-emotional, cognitive, and physical changes during adulthood and their implications on life satisfaction.

Apply Erikson's stages of development to analyze challenges in adolescence and adulthood, including potential negative impacts.

Understand the concept of just-noticeable difference and its implications in sensation and perception.

Comprehend the structure and function of the human eye, focusing on its components like the retina, optic nerve, and their roles in visual processing.

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Definitions:

Community Outbreak

The occurrence of a disease or condition in a specific geographic area that exceeds the usual baseline level expected for that community.

Flu Shots

Vaccinations that protect against the influenza virus, recommended annually to prevent the spread of flu.

Local Playground

A public outdoor area provided for children to play, usually equipped with recreational structures such as slides and swings.

Vulnerable Patient

An individual who may be at increased risk for health care disparities or poorer health outcomes due to socio-economic, cultural, age, or health-related factors.