28 Questions
What are the two broad frameworks for studying culture in psychology?
Emic and Etic
Which theory focuses on the cognitive development influenced by culture?
Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development
Which theory focuses on the evolution of culture?
Cultural Evolution Theory
Which theory focuses on cultural identity?
Cultural Identity Theory
Which theory focuses on dimensions of culture?
Dimensions of Culture
According to the research by Krys et al. (2016), what did the study find about social perceptions of traits like intelligence and honesty?
They are not universal across cultures
In the study by Masuda & Nisbett (2001), what did the recognition experiment results reveal about cultural differences in visual perception?
Recognition accuracy was better for Japanese participants when objects were shown on the original background
What is the primary frame of reference used by industrialized populations like English, Japanese, and Dutch populations in spatial cognition?
Relative frame of reference
What did the study by Haun, Rapold, Janzen & Levinson (2011) find about cultural differences in spatial cognition?
Cultural differences in spatial cognition are related to different linguistic reference systems
Which cultural group primarily uses an intrinsic frame of reference in spatial cognition?
Mopan, Kilivila, and Jaminjung cultural language groups
What did the study by Masuda & Nisbett (2001) compare in terms of visual perception?
Visual perception of American and Japanese participants
According to the research by Krys et al. (2016), what were the two overall measures obtained for each culture in the study?
Intelligence and honesty
According to Hofstede (2011), what are the four dimensions of culture?
Individualism, Collectivism, Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance
What does acculturation refer to?
The changes that groups and individuals undergo when they come into contact with another culture
Which of the following is not an acculturation strategy?
Enculturation
What does the term 'weird' refer to in the context of psychology?
The Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic cultural group
What are some challenges in cross-cultural psychology research?
The problem of research methods, equivalent samples, interpreting results, and researcher bias
What does self-reflexivity mean in the context of research/practice?
Considering one's own positionality, assumptions, cultural background, and language
According to Krys et al. (2016), how are smiling individuals generally perceived?
Happier, more attractive, more likeable, approachable and friendly
Which language groups were the participants from in the study?
Dutch and Hai||om
What were the participants required to do in the experiment?
Memorize a simple or complex array of objects
What were the different types of frames of reference used in the study?
Egocentric, Object-centred, Geocentric
How did participants perform in the free reconstruction condition?
All participants were highly successful
What happened when participants were instructed to use a frame of reference they did not habitually use?
Participants performed worse
What does the text suggest about the study of psychology?
It should not be restricted to WEIRD science
What can a multi-disciplinary approach to the scientific study of psychology across cultures offer?
Insights into the universalities and differences of human behavior and cognition
What should researchers ensure when conducting cross-cultural research?
Cultural safety for participants
What is necessary for a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and cognition?
An understanding of how culture interacts and influences
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