Cross-Cultural Perception

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What are the two broad frameworks for studying culture in psychology?

  • Cultural and Cross-cultural
  • Emic and Etic (correct)
  • Indigenous and Sociocultural
  • Specific and Common

Which theory focuses on the cognitive development influenced by culture?

  • Cultural Evolution Theory
  • Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development (correct)
  • Cultural Identity Theory
  • Dimensions of Culture

Which theory focuses on the evolution of culture?

  • Dimensions of Culture
  • Cultural Evolution Theory (correct)
  • Cultural Identity Theory
  • Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development

Which theory focuses on cultural identity?

<p>Cultural Identity Theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory focuses on dimensions of culture?

<p>Dimensions of Culture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the research by Krys et al. (2016), what did the study find about social perceptions of traits like intelligence and honesty?

<p>They are not universal across cultures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the study by Masuda & Nisbett (2001), what did the recognition experiment results reveal about cultural differences in visual perception?

<p>Recognition accuracy was better for Japanese participants when objects were shown on the original background (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary frame of reference used by industrialized populations like English, Japanese, and Dutch populations in spatial cognition?

<p>Relative frame of reference (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the study by Haun, Rapold, Janzen & Levinson (2011) find about cultural differences in spatial cognition?

<p>Cultural differences in spatial cognition are related to different linguistic reference systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural group primarily uses an intrinsic frame of reference in spatial cognition?

<p>Mopan, Kilivila, and Jaminjung cultural language groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the study by Masuda & Nisbett (2001) compare in terms of visual perception?

<p>Visual perception of American and Japanese participants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the research by Krys et al. (2016), what were the two overall measures obtained for each culture in the study?

<p>Intelligence and honesty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Hofstede (2011), what are the four dimensions of culture?

<p>Individualism, Collectivism, Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does acculturation refer to?

<p>The changes that groups and individuals undergo when they come into contact with another culture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an acculturation strategy?

<p>Enculturation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'weird' refer to in the context of psychology?

<p>The Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic cultural group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some challenges in cross-cultural psychology research?

<p>The problem of research methods, equivalent samples, interpreting results, and researcher bias (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does self-reflexivity mean in the context of research/practice?

<p>Considering one's own positionality, assumptions, cultural background, and language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Krys et al. (2016), how are smiling individuals generally perceived?

<p>Happier, more attractive, more likeable, approachable and friendly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language groups were the participants from in the study?

<p>Dutch and Hai||om (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the participants required to do in the experiment?

<p>Memorize a simple or complex array of objects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the different types of frames of reference used in the study?

<p>Egocentric, Object-centred, Geocentric (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did participants perform in the free reconstruction condition?

<p>All participants were highly successful (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened when participants were instructed to use a frame of reference they did not habitually use?

<p>Participants performed worse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the study of psychology?

<p>It should not be restricted to WEIRD science (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a multi-disciplinary approach to the scientific study of psychology across cultures offer?

<p>Insights into the universalities and differences of human behavior and cognition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should researchers ensure when conducting cross-cultural research?

<p>Cultural safety for participants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and cognition?

<p>An understanding of how culture interacts and influences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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