Culture and Identity
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What is one way to describe the concept of culture?

  • A set of universal values shared by all humans
  • A fixed set of beliefs and behaviors that never change
  • The collective programming of the mind that distinguishes one group from another (correct)
  • A set of rules that govern human behavior

    • What is a common interpretation of avoiding eye contact in Western cultures?

  • It's a sign of dishonesty (correct)
  • It's a sign of respect
  • It's a sign of boredom
  • It's a sign of shyness

    • What is the significance of prolonged eye contact in Arabic cultures?

  • It's seen as a sign of interest and understanding (correct)
  • It's seen as a sign of fear
  • It's seen as a sign of aggression
  • It's seen as a sign of disrespect

    • What is the dynamic interplay between the individual and the social structure known as?

    <p>Identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comprises an individual's sense of identity?

    <p>Their perception of who they are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can individuals hold multiple roles and agencies of, according to one underpinning theory of identity?

    <p>The self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of cultural values and beliefs?

    <p>They are shared by a group of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which culture is prolonged eye contact seen as a sign of disrespect?

    <p>Japanese culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between an individual's sense of identity and their social structure?

    <p>They have a dynamic interplay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of eye contact in communication?

    <p>To convey interest and understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of cultural behaviors?

    <p>They are shared by a group of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which culture is avoiding eye contact seen as a sign of respect?

    <p>African culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of culture?

    <p>To distinguish one group from another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which culture is direct eye contact while talking considered a norm?

    <p>American culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences an individual's behavior and interpretation of others' behavior?

    <p>Cultural values and beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between an individual's sense of identity and their social structure?

    <p>They are interconnected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of cultural assumptions and values?

    <p>To guide individual behavior and interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of prolonged eye contact in some cultures?

    <p>It is seen as a sign of disrespect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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