PSY321H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Cognitive Dissonance, Cultural Psychology, Psy
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The way we think and behave is a consequence of the way that we think about ourselves and our place in the world (particularly our social world). Study of the self is one domain in which cultural psychology has made profound theoretical contributions. Complete the questionnaire by listing 20 statements that best describe who you are o. American undergrads and nairobi undergrads listed more personal characteristics than roles and memberships, however, workers in nairobi, masai, and samburu were opposite. Japanese champion attributed her success to others, but american champion attributed her success to herself. Independent view of the self western view of the self. Interdependent view of the self non-western view of the self. Self-identity is closely connected with others and are not experienced as distinct, unique entities. Bold x"s = key aspects of the self-identity, which rest at the intersection between self and significant others. Interdependent individuals" identities are grounded in their relationships with others.
