Question 1

Which of the following represents a countercultural individual, according to Triandis?

Accepted Answer

An allocentric individual in an individualistic society represents a countercultural individual according to Triandis because they prioritize group goals over individual ones, which goes against the prevailing cultural norms of individualism.

Question 2

Hofstede (1980) identified the masculine-feminine dimension, which Triandis renamed the ________ dimension.

Accepted Answer

Triandis renamed Hofstede's masculine-feminine dimension as the vertical-horizontal dimension to describe cultures. Vertical cultures emphasize hierarchy and power differences, while horizontal cultures stress equality and egalitarianism.

Question 3

If a person feels that people should live their lives independently from others, that person has a ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A person who believes that people should live their lives independently from others has a horizontally individualistic perspective. This perspective emphasizes the importance of individual autonomy and self-reliance.

Question 4

If a person feels that it is very important to do a better job than others, that person has a ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A vertically individualistic perspective emphasizes competition and the desire to be distinct and achieve personal goals, often in comparison to others, which aligns with the desire to do a better job than others.

Question 5

If a person feels that his/her happiness depends upon the happiness of those around him/her, that person has a ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

The horizontally collectivistic perspective emphasizes interdependence among individuals in a group, where an individual's happiness is seen as linked to the happiness of others. This contrasts with individualistic perspectives that focus on personal goals and achievements.

Question 6

If a person would sacrifice an enjoyable activity because his/her parents did not approve of it, that person has a ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

This behavior aligns with a vertically collectivistic perspective, where individuals prioritize the preferences and values of their in-group (in this case, the family or parents) over personal desires, often adhering to established hierarchies and showing respect to authority figures.

Question 7

In Ann Marie's narrative, she said the Filipino families' taking care of their aging parents was an example of

Accepted Answer

Vertical collectivism emphasizes the importance of the group over the individual, with a particular focus on hierarchical relationships, such as those between parents and children. In cultures with strong vertical collectivist values, it is common for children to take care of their aging parents, reflecting respect and duty towards elders.

Question 8

Alisha and Anna, in their narratives, talked about how they ultimately chose to break up with men they loved because their respective families disapproved of these relationships. These are examples of negative aspects of

Accepted Answer

Alisha and Anna's decisions to prioritize their family's wishes over their personal desires in romantic relationships exemplify vertical collectivism, where individuals see themselves as part of a larger group and are willing to sacrifice their own interests for the group's sake, in this case, their families.

Question 9

In collectivistic cultures,

Accepted Answer

In collectivistic cultures, shame is a more important negative emotion than guilt because it involves the perception of one's actions as negatively affecting the group or community, which is a central concern in these cultures.

Question 10

In individualistic cultures,

Accepted Answer

In individualistic cultures, guilt is more significant because it is an internal emotion that reflects one's own judgment of having done something wrong, aligning with the emphasis on personal responsibility and autonomy characteristic of these cultures.

Question 11

One reason why shame is such an important negative emotion in collectivistic cultures is because

Accepted Answer

In collectivistic cultures, the actions of an individual are often seen as a reflection on their family or community, so negative behavior can bring shame not just to the individual but also to their family.

Question 12

________ is when an individual attempts to avoid being publicly revealed for negative behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is when an individual attempts to...

Question 13

________ is when an individual extols the virtues of another person in public.

Accepted Answer

Giving face involves publicly praising or showing respect to someone, enhancing their social standing or reputation.

Question 14

Zane and Kim (2014), in their analogue therapy study, found that Asian students who were more concerned with issues of saving face

Accepted Answer

Zane and Kim (2014) found that Asian students who were more concerned with saving face disclosed less to their therapists, reflecting cultural values around maintaining social harmony and avoiding shame.

Question 15

The result from the Zane and Kim (2014) analogue therapy study on saving face gives us some insight into why Asian clients may

Accepted Answer

The Zane and Kim (2014) study suggests that concerns about saving face can lead to premature therapy dropout among Asian clients. This is because the cultural emphasis on maintaining face or avoiding shame can make it difficult for individuals to openly discuss personal issues in therapy, potentially leading to early termination of the therapeutic process.

Question 16

Ichiro informs his professor that Maria won a prestigious award for her short story. The professor announces to the class that Maria won this award. Ichiro and the professor engaged in

Accepted Answer

They engaged in giving Maria face, which means they publicly acknowledged and honored her achievement, enhancing her social standing and reputation.

Question 17

According to Kitayama and Markus' (2000) examination of happiness and subjective well-being, one reason why one gives face in collectivistic societies is because

Accepted Answer

Giving face in collectivistic societies is often about enhancing the relationship between individuals, emphasizing the importance of harmony and mutual respect within the social context.

Question 18

The story about "Ba-chan" feeling that her sushi was not good one particular year was because

Accepted Answer

The answer of The story about "Ba-chan" feeling that her...

Question 19

All of the following are parts of the WEIRD acronym except

Accepted Answer

The WEIRD acronym stands for Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic, aiming to describe societies that share these characteristics. "Extraverted" is not part of this acronym.

Question 20

Which of the following countries is not part of what is considered to be WEIRD?

Accepted Answer

WEIRD stands for Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic. Egypt does not fit this classification as it is not typically considered a Western country.

Quiz 3: Cultural Differences in World-Views