Briefly Define the Three Modes of Cultural Transmission: Vertical Cultural

question 48

Essay

Briefly define the three modes of cultural transmission: vertical cultural transmission, horizontal cultural transmission, and oblique cultural transmission.

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Definitions:

Counterfactual Thinking

The psychological process of imagining alternative outcomes to events that have already occurred, often starting with "if only" scenarios.

Affective Forecasting

The ability to predict one’s emotional reactions to future events

Psychologists

professionals who study the human mind and behavior, offering insights and interventions for mental and emotional well-being.

Moods

Persistent emotional states that are less specific than emotions and not necessarily linked to a particular stimulus.