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Published on: January 25, 2018
Human development and cultural transmission
1Francis McClelland Institute for Children, Youth and Families, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0078, USA. schlegel@email.arizona.edu
Summary
Cultural knowledge transmission to children evolves through three stages. New forms build upon earlier ones, with all three utilized by adults, driven by developmental changes.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Anthropology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Cultural knowledge transmission is vital for societal continuity.
- Existing models may not fully capture the developmental trajectory of transmission methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe the basic forms of cultural transmission.
- To elucidate the developmental sequencing of these transmission forms in children.
- To explain the biological underpinnings enabling the introduction of new transmission forms.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical analysis of existing literature on cultural transmission and child development.
- Synthesis of findings from developmental psychology, neuroscience, and anthropology.
Main Results:
- Identified three fundamental forms of cultural transmission.
- Proposed a sequential introduction of these forms during development.
- Demonstrated that earlier forms are retained as new ones emerge.
- Highlighted the role of neurological and hormonal changes in facilitating new transmission forms.
Conclusions:
- Cultural transmission is a dynamic process with distinct developmental stages.
- Cognitive and biological maturation are critical for acquiring diverse cultural learning strategies.
- Understanding these stages offers insights into human socialization and learning.
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