PSYC14H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: European Canadian, Cognitive Dissonance
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There are differences between people who state personal characteristics and roles. & memberships: in undergrad you"re trying to figure out your life path and who you are. You"re exposed to more ideas at that point in life. One research study explored the 20-statements test among kenyans and. Some countries show emphasis on personal characteristics, while others emphasize roles & memberships: personal characteristics: americans, australians, british, swedish, Canadians: roles and memberships: kenyans, cook islanders, malaysians, chinese, Native americans, puerto ricans, indians, japanese, koreans: roles and memberships is about group harmony, not about individual success. First box: in group is permeable. Meaning you could choose the people you want in your group. Second box: all the circles are dotted lines your identity is permeable, your role is dependable on the situation. Who you are or your identity depends on the roles you play.
