Globalisation in Psychology Flashcard

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What is globalisation in psychology?

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The increasing interconnectedness of cultures through trade, media, and migration

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What does homogenisation refer to in the context of globalisation?

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The process where different cultures become increasingly similar

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Which of the following is an example of cultural hybridisation?

• American pop music being played in Japan
• Sushi being adapted into fusion dishes like the California roll
• A person refusing to adopt any foreign customs
• A government banning international media

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Sushi being adapted into fusion dishes like the California roll

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Enculturation

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Learning and adopting the values and norms of one’s native culture

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What is acculturation?

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Learning a new culture after exposure to a different society

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What is the main finding of Becker et al.'s (2002) study on Fijian adolescents?

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Television exposure influenced body image concerns and disordered eating

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What did Lin et al.'s (1992) study on mental health in Southeast Asian refugees find?

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Refugees were more likely to report physical symptoms (somatisation)

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Which psychological theory can explain discrimination resulting from globalisation?

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Social Identity Theory

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How can Social Identity Theory (S.I.T.) help reduce discrimination due to globalisation?

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Promoting shared goals and cooperation between different cultures

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‘Glocalisation’

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The adaptation of global products to fit local cultures