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the slow and steady changes that occur in a human's lifetime
evolution
a social scientist who studies human societies, customs, and beliefs
anthropologist
related to your nervous system; the nerves sending messages to your brain
neurological
a natural tendency toward something
prone
having only one husband/wife/romantic relationship at one time
monogamous
done by many people working together toward the same goal
cooperative
a person who takes care of a child
caretaker
involving different groups of people within a community
communal
What happens to your circle of friends every 7 years?
Lose half and replace them.
Does your circle of friends grow over time as you meet new people?
The number remains the same.
What did we learn about gender stereotypes from a recent survey of American singles?
Men want babies and commitment, women are more likely to want independence
How has our culture's opinion changed about women working outside the home and men helping to raise children?
In the past, women did not work jobs outside the home and men did little to help raise their children. Opinions and behaviors have changed for both topics.
How have attitudes changed about people who decide to remain single?
In the past, many people were considered strange or even "deviant or neurotic" if they did not want to get married. These days it's more acceptable.
How has child-rearing changed in modern time?
In the ancient past, groups of people took care of children together. In modern times, it is only "mom and dad" that are responsible for taking care children.
