Oyserman

What were the goal(s) of Oyserman's study?

Answer explanation

1. Find out if the assumption that European American's are higher in individualism is factual/true

2. Find the empirical evidence that shows the influence of individualism and collectivism on psychological phenomenon

Which of the following describe Individualism?

• Focus on rights above duties, a concern for oneself and immediate family

• Conceptualized as a worldview that focuses the personal – personal goals, personal uniqueness, and personal control —- and peripheralizes the social

• Emphasis on personal autonomy and self-fulfillment, and the basing of one's identity one one's personal accomplishments

• Assumption that groups bind and mutually obligate individuals

• Common fate, common goals, common values, the personal is a component of the social

According to Oyserman's paper, individualism assumes that individuals are ________ of one another.

According to Oyserman's paper, collectivism is assumed to bind mutually _________ individuals.

According to Oyserman's paper, individualism focuses on right above _______.

According to Oyserman's paper, individualism is the concorn with oneself and immediate family. AN emphasis on personal _______ and ___________.

Define individualism.

Answer explanation

Focus on the self as separate rom others. Focus on rights above duties, a concern with oneself and immediate family, an emphasis on personal autonomy and self-fulfillment.

Define collectivism.

Answer explanation

Assumption that groups bind an mutually obligate individuals. Common fate, goals, and values are central

Define Individualism.

Define collectivism.