Self & identity

Question 1

Name the different instruments to assess the self.

Answer 1

1. Inclusion of the other in self scale.
2. Twenty statement test.
3. Contextualized format.

Question 2

Explain the features of self-enhancement.

Answer 2

Western cultures appear to have higher self-esteem.

• self-effacement of non-Western cultures.
• better-than-average-effect (false uniqueness effect).

Question 3

Explain the features of identity and culture.

Answer 3

There are several types of identity. Social identiy and ethnic identity.
Ethnic identity formation includes ethnic category and ethnic group.
Keep in mind that people can have partial identity as well as identity denial.

Question 4

Explain the key features to competence in biculturalism.

Answer 4

1. knowledge.
2. positive attitude towards both cultures.
3. bicultural efficacy.
4. communication ability.
5. role repertoire.
6. groundedness in culture.

Question 5

What are the frameworks of multiple cultural references?

Answer 5

1. Cultural frame switching CFS

2. Culture as situated cognition CSC