Cultural Flashcards
1
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Define: cultural responsivity
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Being willing to interact with other cultures more meaningfully. Active listening is essential
2
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What is the evolutionary theory of culture?
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It is safer to be with others than by ourselves.
3
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What is the Dynamic Social Impact theory of culture?
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Culture can be changed through communication for non-inheritable factors.
4
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What are Hofstede’s 6 Cultural Dimensions?
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Individualism v Collectivism Power distance Uncertainty avoidance Quantity v Quality (Femininity v Masculinity) Pragmaticism (ST v LT) Indulgence v Restraint
5
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What is the process of cultural transitions?
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Honeymoon Disenchantment Beginning resolution Effective functioning Acculturation
6
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What are the impacts of stereotypes
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Accentuate grup differences, create selective thinking, assume homogeneity