THE ELEPHANT IN THE BRAIN chap Intro - 2

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coalitions

Alliances of various parties

immersed

Covered completely; absorbed or engaged

Taboo

Excluded or forbidden from use or mention

Situational Awareness

Perception of the surrounding environment, and the ability to anticipate future events, such as danger or advantage.

monogamous

Referring to a type of relationship in which one male mates with just one female.

handicap principle

The necessity of doing something risky or wasteful in order to prove a disable trait.

misanthropy

a hatred or distrust of mankind

prestige

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

squabbles

a small fight or disagreement , to quarrel, have a small fight.

veneer

a thin surface layer, usually to make something look better or more valuable

preconception

an idea or opinion that is formed before you have enough information or experience, assumption

signaling

any communication that encodes a message

conspicuous consumption

buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth

counterintuitive

contrary to what intuition or common sense would indicate

obfuscate

deliberately make something difficult to understand, to confuse or disguise

Introspection

examination of one's own thoughts and feelings

covert

hidden; undercover, secret

venerated

highly respected

short shrift

little or no attention or thought

psyche

mind, soul, spirit

Reciprocity

mutual exchange

social status

person's position in the community

ubiquitous

present, appearing, or found everywhere

Counter-signaling

sending a message by downplaying the cue or showing off by not showing off

mired

stuck or entangled, like in mud

politics

the making of coalitions

Motives

the needs, wants, interests, and desires that cause people's behaviors

Cognitive Psychology

the scientific study of all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating

evolutionary psychology

the study of the evolution of behavior and the mind, using principles of natural selection

respect

to look up to someone; to show honor

morphed

transformed

altruism

unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Jargon

vocabulary distinctive to a particular group of people, science, or business


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