AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Western Cultural Influences are
A
values placed greater priority on obedience, respect, and sensitivity to others.
B
value emotional closeness. These cultures encourage a strong sense of family self.
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Culture affects many social behaviors in learns in society. Culture variables like deference influence obedience as to how central it is to show respect to people in authority. In collectivistic cultures like India, it’s very significant to obey an authority person at work or home.

Detailed explanation-2: -When questioned about their attitudes and behaviours, people in more individualistic, Western societies tend to value personal success over group achievement, which in turn is also associated with the need for greater self-esteem and the pursuit of personal happiness.

Detailed explanation-3: -A few countries that are considered individualistic cultures include the United States, Germany, Ireland, South Africa, and Australia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eastern and Western cultures have a different perception of power and power distance. Eastern cultures tend to have a very hierarchical structure, where Western cultures are more egalitarian. “Western cultures value independence and tend to promote individuals who are task orientated and individualistic.”

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