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Fabrice Clément¹, Daniel Dukes^2,3

¹Cognitive Science Centre, University of Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerlandfabrice.clement@unine.ch https://www.unine.ch/islc/home/collaborateurs/professeurs/fabrice-clement.html.

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Affective Social Learning complements the Two-Tiered Opinion Model (TTOM) by highlighting emotions as a faster, more flexible pathway for cultural acquisition. This emotional route aligns better with an axiological view of culture, focusing on societal values.

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Science
Social Psychology
Cultural Evolution

Background:

The Two-Tiered Opinion Model (TTOM) offers a framework for understanding cultural transmission.
Existing models may not fully capture the nuances of how cultural norms and values are acquired.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose Affective Social Learning as a complementary mechanism to TTOM.
To explore how emotions facilitate cultural acquisition.

Main Methods:

Theoretical analysis and conceptual integration of existing research.
Comparative analysis between Affective Social Learning and TTOM.

Main Results:

Affective Social Learning provides an alternative route for acquiring culture.
This emotional pathway is potentially quicker and more flexible than traditional models.
It aligns with axiological definitions of culture, emphasizing 'what should be'.

Conclusions:

Affective Social Learning enhances our understanding of cultural transmission by incorporating emotional processes.
Emotions play a crucial role in shaping cultural learning and values.
Integrating affective dimensions offers a more comprehensive view of cultural evolution.