2006-07-07 02:43:53 · 4 answers · asked by Ifeoma B 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
This is the classic debate in social science: nature or nurture? Thanks to DNA, we have the appendages needed to execute our intentions in the form of behavior. However, some of our intentions will have unpleasant outcomes. Many of these outcomes come from other people. Overtime we learn to avoid these unpleasantries from the social interaction so modify our behavior accordingly. We also attempt to modify other's behaviors through directing their expected outcomes. It's ridiculous to take either side as the sole influence of human behavior.
Note: If it is all biology and about "survival" (or more accurately about reproduction) why after millions of years of evolution, do we still have suicide bombers?
Also how do learn to identify and that we should help "friends"? We aren't hard wired for everything we do.
2006-07-07 03:59:13 · answer #1 · answered by bizsmithy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's simple, our behavior is directly related to our need to survive. Everything we do is done to keep ourselves alive, and to pass on our genetic material. Everything.
Hey, about the suicide bomber thing, it's because suicide bombers believe they will end up in a better place then they are, which means they'll be surviving in a better place. They feel like they're dead on Earth, so they go to Paradise to live a better life. Life is valued much differently in their eyes. Now about the compassion issue and why we help other people. Because if we help other people we create friends, allies, just like wolves live in packs. There's safety in numbers.
2006-07-07 03:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, GOD is the best bio-social- EXPERT. yahoo!!!
2006-07-07 02:51:38 · answer #3 · answered by BHANU V. RAVAL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we are what we are and we do as we do and no one knows why.
2006-07-07 02:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by Stacy R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋