WorksheetsUTS-The Self and the Person in Contemporary Anthropology
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the primary focus of anthropology?
Human artifacts
Human behavior and culture
Animal behavior
Historical events
Which anthropologist described the self as a "package" of physical, mental, and social traits?
Joseph LeDoux
Sigmund Freud
Katherine Ewing
Catherine Raeff
What concept did Joseph LeDoux add to the understanding of the self?
Conscious and unconscious mind
Ego and superego
Physical and social self
Self-representation
In anthropology, what are the two major ways that culture shapes the self?
Independent and interdependent self-concept
Physical and mental self
Social and private self
Conscious and unconscious self
Which psychologist noted that culture influences personality traits and views on achievement?
Joseph LeDoux
Sigmund Freud
Katherine Ewing
Catherine Raeff
How does the interdependent self-concept differ from the independent self-concept?
It emphasizes individual achievements over group harmony.
It sees personal success as the ultimate goal.
It focuses on harmony and connectedness with others.
It promotes self-expression and personal values.
Why might a person act differently at work compared to home, according to Ewing's concept of self-representation?
They forget their true self in different settings.
Their self-representation changes to fit the social context.
They prefer one environment over the other.
They are unaware of their actions in each context.
What is the role of culture in shaping a person's self according to anthropologists?
Culture solely influences physical traits.
Culture shapes how individuals see themselves and interact with others.
Culture only impacts group norms.
Culture has no effect on personal identity.
In what type of culture is the independent self-concept more common?
Collectivist cultures
Indigenous cultures
Individualistic cultures
Traditional cultures
Why might people in Eastern cultures be more reserved in expressing emotions?
To avoid showing weakness
To promote social harmony
To show authority
To increase personal pride
If someone values community goals over personal success, they most likely have a(n):
Individualistic self-concept
Interdependent self-concept
Independent self-concept
Passive self-concept
Which scenario best illustrates Ewing’s concept of self-representation?
A person maintains the same behavior in all settings.
A person shifts from being outgoing with friends to being reserved with colleagues.
A person frequently changes their interests.
A person avoids social interaction altogether.
In a workplace that values humility over assertiveness, what cultural influence is most likely at play?
Collectivist influence
Individualistic influence
Independent self-concept
Transnational influence
A person chooses to pursue a career that benefits their family over their own passion. Which type of self-concept does this choice represent?
Interdependent
Independent
Reserved
Assertive
Why might individualistic cultures prioritize confidence and assertiveness over humility?
To align with collectivist traditions
To discourage personal expression
To emphasize personal success and self-expression
To encourage social harmony
Assess why a person in a collectivist culture might value group harmony over individual achievements.
Group harmony is easier to maintain.
Group harmony strengthens cultural bonds and social roles.
Individual achievements lack importance.
Group harmony eliminates personal growth.
Why is it significant that the self is seen as both conscious and unconscious according to LeDoux?
It reveals that some aspects of ourselves are beyond our immediate awareness.
It emphasizes that personality is completely predictable.
It implies that behavior is entirely shaped by environment.
It shows that all thoughts are freely chosen.
Evaluate why Ewing’s idea of the self suggests that people might not fully recognize all aspects of themselves.
People focus too much on external goals and ignore internal thoughts.
The unconscious aspects of self are influenced by habits and biases that are difficult to detect.
People cannot consciously identify their emotions or thoughts.
The conscious mind controls all behavior, hiding true emotions.
What could be a reason that arranged marriages remain common in some cultures?
Individual success is prioritized over family relationships.
People in these cultures avoid forming any kind of close relationship.
They believe arranged marriages avoid all family conflicts.
Cultural norms value the family's role in important life decisions.
If a person changes their behavior around friends versus coworkers, which concept does this illustrate?
Independent self-concept.
Self-representation.
Collective identity.
Unitary self.
