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What is a common characteristic of individualistic societies, as described?
What is a common characteristic of individualistic societies, as described?
- Focus on personal choice and freedom (correct)
- Emphasis on group achievement
- Prioritization of social harmony
- Valuing shared success
How do people in collectivist societies typically approach problems?
How do people in collectivist societies typically approach problems?
- By pursuing personal success above all
- By emphasizing competition over cooperation
- By focusing solely on individual components
- By considering the relationships and context (correct)
What tendency do American professors exhibit regarding self-assessment?
What tendency do American professors exhibit regarding self-assessment?
- They accurately assess their competencies
- They underestimate their competencies
- They have no strong opinion on their competencies
- They are likely to self-inflate their abilities (correct)
What does holistic thinking typically involve, according to the content?
What does holistic thinking typically involve, according to the content?
In contrast to Westerners, what do people in East Asia tend to do when assessing their abilities?
In contrast to Westerners, what do people in East Asia tend to do when assessing their abilities?
What is a potential effect of individualistic values on self-esteem?
What is a potential effect of individualistic values on self-esteem?
How might Westerners view the behavior of a tall man intimidating a smaller person?
How might Westerners view the behavior of a tall man intimidating a smaller person?
What is a primary focus for people from collectivist cultures?
What is a primary focus for people from collectivist cultures?
How does the cognitive profile of Hokkaido compare to that of America?
How does the cognitive profile of Hokkaido compare to that of America?
What has been largely ignored in psychological research until recently?
What has been largely ignored in psychological research until recently?
What percentage of psychological subjects in studies until recently were identified as 'Weird'?
What percentage of psychological subjects in studies until recently were identified as 'Weird'?
According to researchers, how do Americans typically rank in studies regarding psychological differences?
According to researchers, how do Americans typically rank in studies regarding psychological differences?
Which concept contrasts with individualism according to the content?
Which concept contrasts with individualism according to the content?
How might crops have influenced cognitive styles according to the content?
How might crops have influenced cognitive styles according to the content?
What does the awareness of historical and cultural influences help individuals understand?
What does the awareness of historical and cultural influences help individuals understand?
What assumption did prior studies make about psychological subjects?
What assumption did prior studies make about psychological subjects?
What correlation did Corey Fincher and colleagues find in their analysis of global epidemiological data?
What correlation did Corey Fincher and colleagues find in their analysis of global epidemiological data?
According to the research, what behavior is commonly exhibited by collectivist societies regarding disease prevention?
According to the research, what behavior is commonly exhibited by collectivist societies regarding disease prevention?
What factor was suggested as a potential cause of the correlation between collectivism and disease prevalence?
What factor was suggested as a potential cause of the correlation between collectivism and disease prevalence?
What was one of the behaviors noted by Thomas Talhelm regarding the people of Beijing compared to those in Guangzhou?
What was one of the behaviors noted by Thomas Talhelm regarding the people of Beijing compared to those in Guangzhou?
What kind of agriculture was linked to greater collectivism in southern provinces of China?
What kind of agriculture was linked to greater collectivism in southern provinces of China?
Which statement is true regarding the relationship between the type of staple crop and social orientation in China?
Which statement is true regarding the relationship between the type of staple crop and social orientation in China?
What was a significant finding regarding people's behavior when psychologists prime them to feel fear of disease?
What was a significant finding regarding people's behavior when psychologists prime them to feel fear of disease?
What did Talhelm conclude about the division of collectivism and individualism in China?
What did Talhelm conclude about the division of collectivism and individualism in China?
What does Henrich's 'Weird' bias refer to in the context of psychology?
What does Henrich's 'Weird' bias refer to in the context of psychology?
Which factors are mentioned as influencing the way individuals straddle Eastern and Western ways of thinking?
Which factors are mentioned as influencing the way individuals straddle Eastern and Western ways of thinking?
What challenge hinders the progress of understanding different psychological frameworks globally?
What challenge hinders the progress of understanding different psychological frameworks globally?
Why is Talhelm's involvement in large projects significant?
Why is Talhelm's involvement in large projects significant?
What is the primary concern regarding the current state of psychological research as highlighted in the text?
What is the primary concern regarding the current state of psychological research as highlighted in the text?
What phenomenon does the 'voluntary settlement theory' aim to explain?
What phenomenon does the 'voluntary settlement theory' aim to explain?
Which American agriculturist is associated with the settlement of Hokkaido?
Which American agriculturist is associated with the settlement of Hokkaido?
How do Hokkaido Japanese people's views on social reasoning tests differ from those from other islands?
How do Hokkaido Japanese people's views on social reasoning tests differ from those from other islands?
What mindset is prevalent in most East Asian countries, including Japan as a whole?
What mindset is prevalent in most East Asian countries, including Japan as a whole?
What did Shinobu Kitayama's findings indicate about the values of people in Hokkaido?
What did Shinobu Kitayama's findings indicate about the values of people in Hokkaido?
What psychological aspect contrasts the responses of Hokkaido Japanese and those from other islands regarding social issues?
What psychological aspect contrasts the responses of Hokkaido Japanese and those from other islands regarding social issues?
What aspect of personality do Hokkaido Japanese people display when discussing moral character in a social context?
What aspect of personality do Hokkaido Japanese people display when discussing moral character in a social context?
What historical factor contributed to the development of individualism in Hokkaido?
What historical factor contributed to the development of individualism in Hokkaido?
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Study Notes
The Global Diversity of Thinking
- Most Psychological studies are conducted on WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) participants, with 70% being American undergraduate students.
- There is a growing awareness of the impact of social environment, history, geography and culture on human cognition.
- The "cognitive profile" of Hokkaido, Japan is closer to America due to historical migration patterns.
Cultural Influences on Thinking
- Most Western societies are individualistic, focusing on personal success and self-esteem.
- Eastern societies, particularly Japan, tend to be more collectivist, valuing group achievement and conformity.
- This cultural difference manifests in self-perception, with Americans tending to overestimate their abilities, while East Asians may underestimate them.
Holistic vs. Analytic Thinking
- Holistic thinking is prevalent in Eastern cultures, emphasizing relationships and context in problem-solving.
- Analytic thinking, common in Western cultures, focuses on individual elements and fixed situations.
The Frontier Effect
- The 'voluntary settlement theory' suggests that frontier settlers develop more individualistic traits.
- Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, experienced rapid immigration from other Japanese regions and American agriculturists, exhibiting a blend of collectivist and individualistic traits.
- Residents of Hokkaido are more independent and value personal achievement, similar to Americans.
The Germ Theory of Collectivism
- Research suggests a correlation between high disease prevalence and collectivist societies, possibly due to heightened concerns about spreading disease.
- Experiments show people primed to fear disease exhibit more collectivist thinking and conformity.
Agricultural Influence on Thinking
- Different farming practices, like rice (Southern China) vs. wheat (Northern China) may influence social orientation and thinking styles.
- Rice cultivation requires extensive cooperation due to labor-intensiveness and complex irrigation systems.
- This may contribute to the more collectivist mindset observed in Southern China.
Future Research
- There is a need for more diverse and inclusive research to understand the complexities of global thinking variations.
- The WEIRD bias in research needs to be addressed for a more accurate representation of human cognition.
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