IB Psych SCA Review Culture En/Acculturation

Who developed the concept of cultural dimensions?

• Berry

• Hofstede

• Tajfel

• Bandura

Which cultural dimension focuses on the "I" vs. the "We"?

• Masculinity-Femininity

• Individualism-Collectivism

• Long-Term Orientation

• Power Distance

What is one characteristic of collectivist cultures?

• Competition between individuals is encouraged

• Individual autonomy is prioritized

• Group harmony is valued

• Confrontations are considered healthy

Which of the following countries is most individualistic?

• Guatemala

• China

• United States

• Malaysia

What type of economy might lead to collectivist values?

• High food accumulation

• Low food accumulation

• Industrial economies

• Knowledge-based economies

What is enculturation?

• Learning a new culture after migration

• The process of acquiring cultural norms and values of one’s home culture

• Rejecting the norms of another culture

• Adopting individualistic values

What is one method of enculturation?

• Genetic inheritance

• Parenting and child training practices

• Political influence

• Migration

What did Berry et al.'s (1959) study focus on?

• The effects of acculturative stress

• Parenting practices and economic systems

• Social identity in groups

• Cultural dimensions in businesses

What values are emphasized in high food accumulation societies?

• Innovation and independence

• Obedience and responsibility

• Risk-taking and exploration

• Competition and individualism

What is one way enculturation might influence behavior?

• It increases psychological distress.

• It reduces conformity.

• It shapes values like conformity or independence based on cultural norms.

• It eliminates cultural norms entirely.