solved This week’s reading took different perspectives on the biological theories
This week’s reading took different perspectives on the biological theories presented in the textbook. For this exercise, I want you to use the first reading in this document (BiologicalTheoryReadings.pdf to offer biological advice for the following people who seek answers about someone in their life for (a) of each question.
For (b), I want you to come up with a cultural scenario as to why this might be the case. When I say cultural, I want you to think of how society encourages men or women to act a specific way.
1. (From a Man’s Perspective) My girlfriend hates going to metal shows with me. She says the loud and aggressive music makes her feel uncomfortable. She also hates that she can’t emotionally connect to any of the lyrics. As a man, why do I feel more drawn to this type of music?Â
a. Biology explanation
b. Cultural explanation
2. (Mother’s Perspective) My son just started school. During art, he prefers to draw things flying in the air rather than a picture of our family. Plus, he won’t stop wrestling with some of the other boys. As a parent, I’m worried. I never had to deal with this with my daughter. Why is he doing this?
a. Biology explanation
b. Cultural explanation
3. (Girl’s Perspective) Ugh! At my house, it is just my dad and I. Unfortunately, we have to share a bedroom and, I don’t mean to be rude, but his side is always so smelly! When I try to talk to him about it, he ignores me and tells me to do my homework. Can biology help me understand this?Â
a. Biology explanation
b. Cultural explanation
Before completing the discussion, read the assigned chapter completely and carefully.
For your initial post, please answer all of the following prompts fully. For each prompt, your response should be no less than five substantive sentences. Full points will be given for thoughtful, fully-formed writing that references the week’s required readings and/or additional examples.
Think back to your first group interaction our first Zoom session. Which theory/theories would be most applicable or help you make sense of that interaction? Why? Which theory/theories would not be applicable? Make sure to use all 5 theories referenced in the book in your response. (For example, maybe systems and structuration theories would apply and functional, social exchange, symbolic convergence theories would not apply).
Using the same theory you found most applicable to your group, how would you predict future group behavior?