Eastern-Western Views of the Self Flashcards
Cultures who value groups and relationships
Collectivistic
Cultures who value individual characteristics more
Individualistic
The self-construal can be __________ and _________
Independent and Interdependent
The individual is the primary unit of consciousness; its goal is to become independent from others and express one’s unique attributes.
Independent
Sees oneself as being connected with others.
Interdependent
Self- construal concept simply demonstrates how the self actively responds to the surrounding culture where the self is positioned
Independent and Interdependent
Assert a lot more independence and individualism
Westerners
More community-oriented.
Easterners
Are particularly and extremely focused on time
Westerners
Are more relaxed on time in comparison
Easterners
Tend to have very linear relationships with a few people
Westerners
Tend to have more circular relationships in complex, branched-out relationships that reach across many people
Easterners
When unhappy, their emotions can be easily perceived through body language, facial expression
Westerners
It’s a little more difficult to tell how someone is feeling. The norm is to hide displeasure, especially in front of superiors.
Easterners
Think in terms of themselves most importantly
Westerners
Think of themselves as part of a larger sum
Easterners
The whiter your skin, the more beautiful you are
Easterners
The darker your skin, you are deemed beautiful.
Westerners
Tend to take the most direct approach
Westerners
Problem solving is a bit more complex, and it may involve an indirect approach.
Easterners
Senior tends to stay at home to raise the grandchildren
Easterners
There is more emphasis on independence on how they live their lives.
Westerners
Bosses have greater authority. Subordinates are quick to defer to superiors.
Easterners
Subordinates & superiors emphasize interdependence and former can contradict the latter.
Westerners
