Culture Vocab

Question 0

Ethnocentrism

Answer 0

To believe in ones homeland, people, language, is not only different but superior to others

Question 1

Xenophobia

Answer 1

The hatred of foreigners

Question 2

Misoneism

Answer 2

Anthropological term for deep and unreasoned hatred of new ideas or change

Fear or hatred of new ideas, change, innovation

Question 3

Culture shock

Answer 3

The anxiety that results mainly from loss of security and confidence in how to behave in everyday situations

Question 4

Empathy

Answer 4

The capacity to imagine/ feel what others are feeling, the feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions

Question 5

What is the main point made by aldous Huxley in the statement he made in 1926 after a trip round the world?

Answer 5

Before he had a solid idea of his convictions (what he thought was right/wrong), but he got confused when he saw another culture

Question 6

What is the point made in the “observations through the cultural looking glass” article about culture, windows, and mirrors?

Answer 6

“The glass through which we can view other cultures serves not only as a window but also as a mirror in which we can see a reflection of our own way of life”

It is important to look at other cultures, and in turn it will help us learn about our own culture

Question 7

According to Hans Selye, what does it mean to have an unprejudiced mind?

Answer 7

To have a willingness to re-evaluate your opinions and change them if necessary

To have an unprejudiced mind is to have, “a mentality that has control over its numerous prejudices, and is always willing to reconsider them in the face of contrary evidence”