module 1 Flashcards
What is HUMAN VARIATION?
The range of possible values for any characteristic, physical or mental, of human beings.
What are frequently debated areas of variability?
- Cognitive ability
- Personality
- Physical appearance
- Immunology
What is the nature vs. nurture debate?
The discussion on whether variability is partly heritable or partly acquired.
What is sexual dimorphism?
The phenomenon where the human species exhibits significant variation between the sexes.
What primary factors shape human behavior?
- Environment
- History
What is the definition of nationality?
The identity that is tied to being part of a nation or country.
What are ethnic groups?
Smaller cultural groups within a nation that share specific environments, traditions, and histories.
Define GENDER.
The socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes considered appropriate for men and women.
What are the biological characteristics referred to as SEX?
- Male
- Female
- Man
- Woman
- Boy
- Girl
What does it mean to be LESBIAN?
Romantically and sexually attracted to female.
What does it mean to be GAY?
Romantically and sexually attracted to male.
What is a BISEXUAL individual?
An individual who is attracted to the opposite sex.
Define TRANSGENDER.
People whose gender identity or expression differs from their sex assigned at birth.
What does QUEER refer to?
An adjective used by some whose sexual orientation is not exclusively heterosexual.
Fill in the blank: HETEROSEXUAL is inclined to be sexually attracted to a _______.
person of the opposite sex.
What is a HOMOSEXUAL?
A person that is sexually attracted to the same sex.
What does ASEXUAL mean?
Totally incapable of being attracted to any sex.
Define POLYSEXUAL.
Attracted to multiple types of gender identity.
What are the three primary social classes in the Philippines?
- Low-income class
- Middle class
- High-income class
What is the indicative income range for the low-income class in the Philippines?
Between PhP 19,040 and PhP 114,240.
What is the income range for a family of five to be considered middle class in the Philippines?
Between PhP 23,381 and PhP 140,284 per month.
What income is considered ‘rich’ in the Philippines?
Earning P200,000 a month or P2.4 million a year.
Define RELIGION.
The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or Gods.
What is MONOTHEISTIC religion?
Believing in the existence of one God.
