Jen Benson's blog
The Adaptive Unconscious: Commentary on Malcolm Gladwell's "Blink"
Submitted by Jen Benson on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 11:43am. This book has helped me to understand the self, identity, and social interaction as often guided by processes below the level of consciousness. In this book Gladwell describes a construct he terms the “adaptive unconscious,” that processes incoming information without our conscious awareness, producing judgments and behaviors within seconds. Themes elaborated here expand on discussions we have had in class, particularly those of accountability for our actions and what constitutes conscious choice.
Dog Breeding: Canine Evolutionary History and Implications for Human Genetics
Submitted by Jen Benson on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 9:38am.
Neurobiological Bases of Homosexuality? Some Evidence and Inquiries
Submitted by Jen Benson on Tue, 02/26/2008 - 10:23am.Web Paper 1
Presented here is some evidence for biological factors involved in homosexual orientation and behavior, including microanatomy, psychoendocrinology, and genetics, though much of the research literature supports the view that it is due to an interaction of biological, psychological, and social or factors, as is the current understanding of much human behavior. I do not aim to fully endorse either a biological or environmental explanation for homosexuality, but merely to present some evidence for the influence of both on sexual orientation.
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Presented here is some evidence for biological factors involved in homosexual orientation and behavior, including microanatomy, psychoendocrinology, and genetics, though much of the research literature supports the view that it is due to an interaction of biological, psychological, and social or factors, as is the current understanding of much human behavior. I do not aim to fully endorse either a biological or environmental explanation for homosexuality, but merely to present some evidence for the influence of both on sexual orientation.
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