Vigilance, Precaution and Routine Behavior - The Socio-cultural Impact
Abstract
Human brains comprise threat-detection systems dedicated to: i) identifying particular cues of potential danger; ii) activate appropriate precautions; and iii) after precautions are taken, providing people with a sense of safety. Accordingly, threat generates profound changes in behavior via its controlling mechanisms. Individuals (humans or animals) may respond to overt life-threat by freezing or fleeing, whereas populations may include a socio-cultural component in threat response. The research completed under this grant had three objectives: 1. To uncover the structure of the spontaneous, commanded, and abnormal task performance and to assess the functionality and non-functionality in each mode of performance. 2. To compare routines, rituals and commanded performance of US citizens with that of South-African, Israeli, and Irish individuals. 3. To evaluate the impact of threat on individuals and groups with different social background. Research results are reported in five peer-reviewed journals. Findings are summarized and references included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA546946
Entities
People
- David Eilam
Organizations
- Tel Aviv University