In a study among Hong Kong participants,those who were first shown typically Western symbols were subsequently more likely to explain the behavior of an isolated fish in an image as caused by that fish itself.Those who were first shown typically Eastern symbols were subsequently more likely to explain the behavior of the fish in the image:

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This phenomenon is related to cultural differences in attribution styles. Western cultures tend to favor dispositional attributions (focusing on the individual's traits or actions), while Eastern cultures are more inclined towards situational attributions (considering the context or environment influencing behavior). Thus, exposure to Western symbols primed participants for a dispositional attribution, while Eastern symbols primed them for a situational attribution.

In a Study Among Hong Kong Participants,those Who Were First