Keyword: social structure

Behavior Insights April 18, 2007

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Roberta Maria Atkins

In this episode, Armand DiMele and Roberta Maria Atkins explore the fascinating parallels between wolf behavior and human social dynamics. They discuss the roles of alpha, beta, and omega individuals within both wolf packs and human communities, emphasizing how these roles influence behavior and leadership. The hosts delve into various types of behaviors, including operant, escape, avoidant, and hoarding behaviors, and how they manifest in social structures. By examining these concepts, they aim to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of human behavior through the lens of animal behavior.

Origin of Emotions November 30, 2005

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Roberta Maria Acci

In this episode, Armand Dimele and guest Roberta Maria Acci explore the origins of human emotions, tracing their development back to lush environments where early hominids thrived. They discuss how emotions evolved to facilitate survival and reproduction, particularly through the dynamics of mating and selection. The conversation delves into the transition from instinctual behaviors to the complexities of language, highlighting how the emergence of speech altered emotional expression and social structures. The hosts emphasize the importance of creativity, dance, and music in early human interactions, suggesting that these forms of expression were crucial for emotional connection and mate selection.