We often talk about personality types as either "individualist" or "collectivist." What objections have been raised against using this common dichotomy to explore cross-cultural differences in personality?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1, Connection between individual/collective and Western/non-Western dichotomies
2, Examples of other psychological dimensions that do not fit this pattern
3, Differences in ideal versus actual personality types within a culture
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An anthropological perspective that focuses on culture as the principal force in shaping the typical personality of a society is called:
a. Sociobiology. b. Culture and personality theory. c. Personification theory. d. Structuralism. e. Symbolic anthropology.
In northern latitudes people have less melanin to promote the manufacture of which vitamin?
a. E b. D c. A d. C
Social evolutionary theory that argues that all cultures go through the same stages over time to reach predetermined levels of progress (like rungs on a ladder) is also referred to as:
a. ?multilinear evolution. b. ?unilineal evolution. c. ?accelerated evolution. d. ?punctuated equilibrium.
Development anthropologists look at the gap between the haves and have-nots in terms of either modernization theory or world systems theory
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.