M2 Reflective Journal 2

Introduction

This module explored how our brains are shaped by experience and how these processes influence our interpretations of culture. We also discussed how these interpretations can sometimes lead to preconceived ideas and biases.

Instructions

Think about brain development and the concept of “schemas” discussed in the readings. How do you think your cultural background and experiences have impacted your own schemas?

Write about an example of how your cultural background influences your interpretation of situations or people.

In general, have your cultural background and interpretation tendencies helped you or led you astray? What preconceived notions have you identified in yourself?

Describe a strategy you can use to become more aware of your own biases.

Formatting

Add this modules journal entry to the same document that you started last Module. Label this entry Reflective Journal 2 and put it on page 1 of your document. This entry should be at least 250 words long.

Required reading

Wexler, Bruce E. (2006). Brain and Culture: Neurobiology, Ideology, and Social Change

The author, Bruce E. Wexler, examines how our mind and brain works from birth to adulthood. In the assigned chapters, you will learn that individuals develop internal neurocognitive structures that are consonant with their own culture, the appearance in their environment of individuals from a foreign culture, thinking and acting differently, creates an uncomfortable dissonance between internal and external realities.

Chapter 1: Some Basic Facts about the Human Brain
Chapter 3: Effects on the Social Environment on Brain Structure and Function
Chapter 5: The Meeting of Cultures

Bruce E. Wexler. (2006). Brain and Culture: . Bradford Books.

Journal Article

In these journal articles, you will be introduced to the model of Cumulative Cultural Brain Hypothesis, a theory of brain evolution across species.

Culture Wires the Brain: A Cognitive Neuroscience Perspective

Park, D. C., & Huang, C.-M. (2010). . Perspectives on Psychological Science, 5(4), 391400.

The Cultural Brain Hypothesis: How Culture Drives Brain Expansion, Sociality, and Life History

Muthukrishna, M., Doebeli, M., Chudek, M., Henrich, J., & Tarnita, C. E. (2018). . PLOS Computational Biology, 14(11).

Requirements: 250

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