PSYB10H3 Lecture Notes - Chinese Proverb, Proverb, Acculturation
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An ever-changing, constructive stimulus which shapes the way individuals perceive and contribute to the world can be dynamic influenced by members of the culture influences members of the culture. Nationality the country you were born in. Ethnicity your cultural heritage identification the degree to which you include group membership in your self-concept or sense of who you are. Metaphysics beliefs about the world, universe and existence. Emphasize personal achievement, even at the expense of others. Greater emphasis on competition ie canada, western europe. Emphasize social roles and collective responsibilities, even t the expense of individual. Greater emphasis on co-operation ie china, korea, latin america. Political structure greatly constrains behaviour and cultural expression sometimes government change can extinguish a culture. Dominant religious beliefs characterize a culture"s moral reasoning and motivations religion can also affect social roles and norms. Environment context shapes the development and focus of a culture.