PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Communication, Catatonia, Cultural Learning
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Humans are the only true cultural species. Culture and mind are inextricably bound: cultures emerge from the interaction of the minds of people that live within them. Japan: emphasizes importance of student"s belonging to peers- all students promoted together to next grade regardless of ability (reflects belief of japanese- importance of developing strong sense of bonding with one"s peers) Immigrants from hk to vancouver after age 15 did not identify with canadian ways more as time in canada increased vs. immigrants under 15. 8 year olds made similar responses, attributing behaviour to personal characteristics more likely to cite situational characteristics. Japanese gave different answers depending on who was in the room with them (interdependent self-construal) Cultural distance, cultural fit= easier acculturation is. Analytical thinking: system of evaluation in which a person views objects as independent from context and in terms of individual characteristics.
