In:
Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 39 ( 2016)
Abstract:
Ritual cognition builds upon social learning biases that may have become specialized for affiliation within social groups. The adaptive problems of group living required a means of identifying group members, ensuring commitment to the group, facilitating cooperation, and maintaining group cohesion. We discuss how ritual serves these social functions.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0140-525X
,
1469-1825
DOI:
10.1017/S0140525X15000564
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
2016
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1481789-5
detail.hit.zdb_id:
423721-3
SSG:
7,11