ANTH 312 - Culture and the Mind

Institution:

Trinity College

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How much of culture is in our heads To what extent does culture affect how we think and act How do we get beyond the old nature (biology) versus nurture (culture) debate to understand the dynamic interplay of biological and cultural forces in human psychology and development, including perception, cognition, emotion, personality, identity, and behavior This course addresses these and other key questions through the concepts, methods, and theories of cognitive and psychological anthropology and related disciplines. This is your brain on culture! 1.00 units, Lecture

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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