Cultural Variations

Question 1

Define culture

Answer 1

A set of norms, traditions, beliefs and values shared by a large group of people.

Question 2

What is an individualist culture, give an example

Answer 2

They emphasise independence, individuality and autonomy at the expense of group goals, UK (capitalism)

Question 3

Collectivist cult=ure

Answer 3

This is where theres an emphasis on group membership, interdependence and cooperation.

Question 4

What are cultural variations

Answer 4

These are differences in norms and values that exist between cultures. in attached we are concerned with the difference in proportion of children for different attachment types.

Question 5

Who investigated cultural variations

Answer 5

Ijzeendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988)

Question 6

Outline Ijzeendoorn and Kroonenberg’s (1988) study on cultural variations

Answer 6

Conducted a meta-analysis for inter-cultural differences and intra-cultural differences. The study looked at nearly 2000 children who has been assessed via the strange situation from eight different countries

Question 7

What were the 8 countries in Ijzeendoorn and Kroonenberg’s (1988) study

Answer 7

UK, US, Sweden, Japan, China, The Netherlands, Germany, Israel.