cultural perspectives Flashcards
(11 cards)
are pacific perspectives linear or to they tend to differentiate?
Pacific NZ and Indigenous Pacific can have different knowledges and influences on understanding self (and personality)
what is the difference between individualistic and collectivistic cultures?
in individualistic cultures, the intertest of the individual is given priority. it is more self centered.
collectivistic cultures focus on the overall group rather than the individual. it is person centered.
what does pacifica culture emphasise?
interdependence and relationality.
Islam emphasises the duality of
human nature, body and soul
Islam conceptualises the soul being made up of
Aql - the mind, ruh - the spirit, nafs - the life force, qalb - the heart
what are the elements of te whare tapa wha?
spiritual, mental and emotional, physical, family and social, land/roots
what is a major difference between chinese and westernised perspective on personality?
the chinese self is constructed on terms of behaviour in relation to others, and a moral social responsibility, whereas the westernised self is more individual and self centered.
What is Confucianism and what are its core principles?
Confucianism is a philosophical and ethical system developed by Confucius in ancient China. It emphasizes moral values, social harmony, respect for elders, filial piety, education, and proper behavior in relationships. Key virtues include ren (benevolence), li (ritual/propriety), and xiao (filial piety).
chinese tend to view personality as
a process
The va informs a pacific perspective of self and wellbeing. Which of these statements are va are not accurate?
The va sees self and wellbeing as separate
In the Chinese perspectives lecture, personality was best conceptualised as a what?
A process
