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What was the aim of Tajfel’s study?
To investigate whether intergroup discrimination would occur even when there was no economic competition between groups.
What was the procedure in Tajfel’s study?
Participants were assigned randomly to one of two groups based on arbitrary characteristics (minimal group paradigm). They were then asked to allocate points to members of their own group and the other group.
What were the findings of Tajfel’s study?
Participants were more likely to allocate points favorably to their own group, demonstrating in-group bias even when there was no competition.
What was the conclusion of Tajfel’s study?
Intergroup discrimination can occur even in the absence of competition, demonstrating that people may favor their own group simply because it is their own.
What was the aim of Chen et al.’s study?
To investigate the role of culture in shaping individuals’ behavior in relation to conformity.
What was the procedure in Chen et al.’s study?
Chinese students in the U.S. were surveyed about their behavior and conformity to cultural norms, and their responses were compared with those of students in China.
What were the findings of Chen et al.’s study?
Chinese students in the U.S. showed higher levels of conformity to cultural norms compared to those in China, suggesting that culture influences conformity behavior.
What was the conclusion of Chen et al.’s study?
The study concluded that culture plays a significant role in shaping individuals’ behavior, particularly in how they conform to social norms.
What was the aim of Miranda and Matheny’s study?
To examine the relationship between acculturation and mental health in immigrants.
What was the procedure in Miranda and Matheny’s study?
Immigrants were surveyed on their cultural traditions, acculturation levels, and mental health status. The study aimed to find a correlation between these factors.
What were the findings of Miranda and Matheny’s study?
The study found that individuals who maintained their cultural traditions were less likely to experience mental health issues, suggesting the importance of cultural identity in mental well-being.
What was the conclusion of Miranda and Matheny’s study?
The conclusion was that maintaining cultural traditions and a sense of cultural identity contributes positively to mental health, even in an immigrant context.
