Re-Conceptualizing 'Rational Expectancy' Through; Evolutionary Psychology, Anthropology, Behavioral Genetics and Neuropsychology
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Rational Expectancy, Evolutionary Psychology, Anthropology, Behavioral Genetics, Neuropsychology.Abstract
The basic objective of writing this paper is to re-conceptualize the concept of 'Rational Expectancy' in postmodernism. Based on the convergence of four sources of scientific research this paper will try to re-conceptualize the concept of 'Rational Expectancy': Evolutionary psychology is basically the other name of modern Darwinism, evolutionary psychologists do not argues that all human are alike underneath; Anthropology (Study of past & present) Darwinian anthropologist have identified cultural universals with regards to gender relations, art and ritual, language and thought, and trading and competition; Behavioral Genetics, Scientists have identified several genes thought to control human dispositions including the aspects of temperament and cognitive behavior; Neuropsychology Scientists in this field try to understand which part of brain control emotions and how chemicals in the brain affect thoughts and sensations. In postmodernism evolutionary psychology help us in understanding the dynamics in human behavior and anthropology tells us how hardwired is human behavior. An individual' rational expectancy is based on his composition of behavioral genetics and unique neurological networks& modules.
The knowledge management has provided the concept of 'Knowledge Worker', the one who use his 'Heart' 'Head' and 'Hand' not only for the discovery of knowledge but also for the delivery of knowledge. Moreover, the Service Science of IBM uses the concept of 'Actors', the one who use his knowledge and skills for the benefits of others.
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