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What does culture refer to?
What does culture refer to?
- One-time phenomena
- Biological or inherited traits
- Learned aspects of social life (correct)
- Inherited customs and language
How does culture affect people?
How does culture affect people?
- It only influences people's actions but not their thoughts or feelings
- It has no impact on people's feelings, thoughts, and actions
- It affects people's experiences but not their thoughts
- It affects people's feelings, thoughts, and actions on many levels and occasions (correct)
Is culture something tangible or abstract?
Is culture something tangible or abstract?
- It is an intangible concept with no real existence (correct)
- It can be perceived through physical senses
- It is a concrete representation of a society's customs
- It is a physical entity with clear borders
What does nationality represent in relation to culture?
What does nationality represent in relation to culture?
What does the term 'culture' encompass?
What does the term 'culture' encompass?
What is culture often mistakenly perceived to be?
What is culture often mistakenly perceived to be?
In the context of culture, what does the statement 'Culture is everywhere – and nowhere' imply?
In the context of culture, what does the statement 'Culture is everywhere – and nowhere' imply?
Based on the text, what best characterizes the relationship between nationality and culture?
Based on the text, what best characterizes the relationship between nationality and culture?
What does the term 'software of the mind' refer to in the context of culture?
What does the term 'software of the mind' refer to in the context of culture?
How does culture shape people's experiences, according to the text?
How does culture shape people's experiences, according to the text?
According to Taiye Selasi, what does the statement 'History and culture are real, but countries are invented' imply?
According to Taiye Selasi, what does the statement 'History and culture are real, but countries are invented' imply?
What is the significance of 'The 3 R’s' according to the text?
What is the significance of 'The 3 R’s' according to the text?
What does the concept of 'implicit preference' refer to in the context of the Implicit Association Test?
What does the concept of 'implicit preference' refer to in the context of the Implicit Association Test?
How does the concept of 'cognitive bias' relate to the Implicit Association Test?
How does the concept of 'cognitive bias' relate to the Implicit Association Test?
What does returning to a place and finding it changed reveal, according to the text?
What does returning to a place and finding it changed reveal, according to the text?
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Study Notes
Culture and Nationality
- Culture refers to the collective programming of the mind that distinguishes one group of people from another
- Culture affects people by shaping their experiences, perceptions, and behaviors
- Culture is an abstract concept, but its effects are tangible
Nationality and Culture
- Nationality represents a person's country of origin or citizenship, which is often tied to their cultural identity
- Nationality and culture are related but distinct concepts, as people can have multiple cultural identities within a single nationality
- The relationship between nationality and culture is complex, with nationality being a legal concept and culture being a social concept
The Concept of Culture
- Culture encompasses shared values, norms, customs, and beliefs that shape individual and group behavior
- Culture is often mistakenly perceived as solely referring to high arts, music, and literature, when in fact it is a broad concept that influences all aspects of life
- The statement 'Culture is everywhere – and nowhere' implies that culture is omnipresent yet invisible, shaping our thoughts and actions in subtle ways
Cultural Influences
- Culture shapes people's experiences by influencing their perceptions, values, and behaviors
- The term 'software of the mind' refers to the cultural programming that influences our thoughts and actions
Identity and Reality
- According to Taiye Selasi, the statement 'History and culture are real, but countries are invented' implies that cultural identity and history are more significant than national borders
- The concept of 'The 3 R’s' is significant in understanding cultural identity and nationality
Implicit Biases
- The Implicit Association Test measures implicit preferences, which are unconscious biases that influence our perceptions and behaviors
- Cognitive bias refers to the tendency for people to make errors in judgment due to mental shortcuts and biases
- The Implicit Association Test reveals these biases, demonstrating how culture can shape our unconscious thoughts and behaviors
Place and Identity
- Returning to a place and finding it changed reveals the dynamic nature of cultural identity and the importance of perspective in understanding cultural differences
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