Cultural Perspectives Quiz

How does the Indian culture view the relationship between self and group?

• Distance between self and group

• Self and group in harmonious co-existence

• Individuality maintained within the group

• Separated entities with defined boundaries

What does the term 'personality' refer to in psychological terms?

• Superficial impressions

• Characteristic ways of responding to situations

• Physical appearance of an individual

• External behavior of an individual

What is the literal meaning of the term 'personality' derived from?

• Roman word for mask

• Greek word for mask

• Latin word for mask

• English word for mask

Which culture is characterized as individualistic based on the text?

• Indian culture

• Western culture

• European cultures

• Asian cultures

What does the Indian view of self emphasize?

• Individualistic traits

• Clear dichotomies

• Fixed boundaries

• Shifting nature of boundaries

What does the Western culture emphasize in terms of self and group boundaries?

• Distance between self and group

• Individuality within the group

• Separated entities with defined boundaries

• Harmonious co-existence

What is the main feature of personality according to the text?

• External behavior

• Physical appearance

• Superficial impressions

• Characteristic ways of responding

Which term is derived from the Latin word for the mask used by actors in Roman theatre?

• Temperament

• Trait

• Disposition

• Personality