Berry et al. (SAQ) Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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aim
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to investigate cross-cultural differences in conformity
2
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method
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comparison of the conformity rates of a tribe: Temne people from an African agricultural society with the Inuit of Northern America
done by using the Asch paradigm
3
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results
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Temne people had higher rates of conformity than the Inuit because they have a collectivist culture whereas inuit have individualistic
4
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conclusion
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agricultural society relies on cooperation and rules which is why they mightve conformed more
cultural dimensions might affect rates of conformity significantly
5
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key terms
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cultural dimension
Asch paradigm
conformity
individualistic, collectivist
