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sociology exam 1
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
09/20/2010

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Collins building block of society?
Definition
non-rational solidarity
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Antonio Damasio's main points
Definition

1.mind and body only appear to be distinct and seperate

2.actually complexly inter-connected

3.body plays a vital role

4.but so does mind.

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the 3 parts of Macleans model of the triune brain.
Definition

1.the reptillian brainstem

2.mammalian(limbic system)

3.neomammalian (neocortex)

Term
the 3 features of the triune brain.
Definition

reptillian = oldest/seat of autonomic functions

mammalian=200-300 million years ago/coordinates sensory input and generates feelings and emotions

neomammalian=highly evolved in humans/seat of concious thought,language, and other higher functions.

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the limbic system and the neocortex pathways?
Definition

parts act semi-independently but are still interconnected but dependent on eachother.

from the limic to the neocortex is far greater than the reverse.

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