Culture Flashcards
Who do most psychologists study?
female, North American, psychology, undergraduate
Is that study participants group bad or good?
Bad
Why may this be?
Only 12% of the worlds population meets this criteria. Limits our understanding.
What does WEIRD stand for?
W = Western
E = Educated
I = Industrialized
R = Rich
D = Democratic
What are the two self concepts identified by cross-cultural psychology?
Independent self-concept, Interdependent self-concept
Where is independent self-concept most commonly seen?
Individualized countries like North America (US, Canada)
What does independent self-concept typically entail?
Stable traits and preferences, do not change over time, situation or concept. Feel unique and autonomous.
Where is interdependent self-concept most commonly seen?
Countries with high collectivism like East Asia
What does interdependent self-concept typically entail?
Traits and preferences depend on the context and who is around you
What are the two different thinking styles identified by cross-cultural psychology?
Analytic thinking, Holistic thinking
Which self concept with analytic thinking and where is it commonly seen?
Independent self concept, Western culture (US, Canada and Europe)
Which self concept with holistic thinking and where is it commonly seen?
Interdependent self concept, Eastern cultures (Japan, China, Korea)
What does analytic thinking typically entail?
focusing in on one singular thing, specific items
What does holistic thinking typically entail?
people focus on the overall context, particularly the way in which things relate
Beserk Grad Student study (describe event)
Physics grad student applied for funding, denied, reapplied, denied again and no academic job after. Entered Uni of Iowa and shot his advisor, person who handled his appeal and bystanders & students, then himself
