Eastern-Western Views of the Self Flashcards
Cultures who value groups and relationships
Collectivistic
Cultures who value individual characteristics more
Individualistic
The self-construal can be __________ and _________
Independent and Interdependent
The individual is the primary unit of consciousness; its goal is to become independent from others and express one’s unique attributes.
Independent
Sees oneself as being connected with others.
Interdependent
Self- construal concept simply demonstrates how the self actively responds to the surrounding culture where the self is positioned
Independent and Interdependent
Assert a lot more independence and individualism
Westerners
More community-oriented.
Easterners
Are particularly and extremely focused on time
Westerners
Are more relaxed on time in comparison
Easterners
Tend to have very linear relationships with a few people
Westerners
Tend to have more circular relationships in complex, branched-out relationships that reach across many people
Easterners
When unhappy, their emotions can be easily perceived through body language, facial expression
Westerners
It’s a little more difficult to tell how someone is feeling. The norm is to hide displeasure, especially in front of superiors.
Easterners
Think in terms of themselves most importantly
Westerners
