SCA Enculturation

What is enculturation?

• The process of migrating to a new culture

• The process of learning and adopting the cultural values and norms of one's "home" culture

• The ability to reject societal norms

• The study of differences between individual and collective cultures

Which mechanism is NOT typically involved in enculturation?

• Parenting

• Media

• Peer interactions

• Genetic inheritance

In collectivist cultures, individuals are often raised to prioritize:

• Individual achievements

• Personal decision-making

• Group harmony and interdependence

• Entrepreneurial risk-taking

Which of the following is a feature of individualistic cultures?

• Emphasis on group harmony

• High levels of conformity

• Focus on independence and self-expression

• Reliance on community-based decision-making

What is the primary outcome of enculturation?

• Increased individual competitiveness

• Alignment of behavior with societal expectations

• The rejection of cultural norms

• Learning only through formal education

How does parenting influence enculturation?

• By teaching children cultural norms and values through direct and indirect methods

• By encouraging them to reject all social norms

• By isolating them from societal expectations

• By focusing solely on academic knowledge

Which of the following cultural contexts emphasizes obedience and responsibility due to its high food accumulation?

• Industrial societies

• Hunter-gatherer societies

• Agricultural societies

• Pastoral societies

What does the Cameroon Marshmallow Test study demonstrate?

• That self-control is unrelated to parenting styles

• That cultural values have no influence on children's behavior

• That different parenting styles influence children's self-control

• That conformity is higher in hunter-gatherer societies

What is the key difference between a social norm and a cultural norm?

• Social norms are broader than cultural norms

• Social norms are deeply ingrained, while cultural norms are situational

• Cultural norms guide long-term behaviors, while social norms vary across smaller social contexts

• There is no significant difference between the two

Which of the following best describes high food accumulation cultures?

• They value innovation and independence

• They encourage conformity and adherence to norms

• They emphasize risk-taking and new methods

• They rely on individual problem-solving