Lecture 14: Culture

Question 1

individualism vs collectivism

Answer 1

• individualism: western cultures, take care of yourself, unique, you’re special, self is stable, situation is malleable
• more individualistic = more extraverted, open and agreeable

Question 2

power distance

Answer 2

• accept one’s place in power hierarchy vs seeking equality, demand justification of distribution of power
• more hierarchical = less extraverted, less open, less agreeable

Question 3

masculinity

Answer 3

• reqards assertveness, achievement vs cooperation, modesty

Question 4

uncertainty avoidance

Answer 4

• rigid beleifs, intolerance of challenges to norms vs relaced, varied beleifs

Question 5

long term vs short term orientation

Answer 5

• connection of past with present and future with long term emphasizing problem-solving and short term emphasizing tradition

Question 6

indulgence vs restraint

Answer 6

• value enjoyment of life, seek gratification vs cuppression