Cognitive Psychology and Culture

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What is the study of how culture influences cognitive processes called?

  1. Cultural psychology

  2. Cognitive anthropology

  3. Cross-cultural psychology

  4. Ethnopsychology


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cross-cultural psychology is the study of how culture influences cognitive processes, such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of cultural variation that has been shown to influence cognitive processes?

  1. Individualism-collectivism

  2. Power distance

  3. Uncertainty avoidance

  4. Temporal orientation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Temporal orientation is not a dimension of cultural variation that has been shown to influence cognitive processes.

In collectivist cultures, people are more likely to:

  1. Focus on individual goals

  2. Value independence and autonomy

  3. Conform to social norms

  4. Prioritize the needs of the group


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In collectivist cultures, people are more likely to prioritize the needs of the group over their own individual needs.

In individualist cultures, people are more likely to:

  1. Value interdependence and cooperation

  2. Conform to social norms

  3. Focus on group goals

  4. Value independence and autonomy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In individualist cultures, people are more likely to value independence and autonomy over interdependence and cooperation.

Which of the following is an example of a cultural bias in cognitive testing?

  1. Using a test that is normed on a different cultural group

  2. Using a test that is not translated into the participant's native language

  3. Using a test that is not sensitive to cultural differences in cognitive processes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of cultural bias in cognitive testing.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing cultural bias in cognitive testing?

  1. Using a test that is normed on the participant's cultural group

  2. Using a test that is translated into the participant's native language

  3. Using a test that is sensitive to cultural differences in cognitive processes

  4. Using a test that is designed to measure only universal cognitive abilities


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using a test that is designed to measure only universal cognitive abilities is not a strategy for reducing cultural bias in cognitive testing.

What is the term for the process by which people from different cultures learn to think and behave in ways that are consistent with the norms of their new culture?

  1. Acculturation

  2. Assimilation

  3. Integration

  4. Separation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acculturation is the process by which people from different cultures learn to think and behave in ways that are consistent with the norms of their new culture.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the rate of acculturation?

  1. The age of the immigrant

  2. The length of time the immigrant has spent in the new country

  3. The immigrant's level of education

  4. The immigrant's personality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The immigrant's personality is not a factor that can influence the rate of acculturation.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of acculturation?

  1. Increased stress and anxiety

  2. Improved mental health

  3. Loss of cultural identity

  4. Increased social isolation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Improved mental health is not a potential consequence of acculturation.

What is the term for the process by which people from different cultures maintain their own cultural identity while also adopting some of the norms of the new culture?

  1. Acculturation

  2. Assimilation

  3. Integration

  4. Separation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Integration is the process by which people from different cultures maintain their own cultural identity while also adopting some of the norms of the new culture.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the success of integration?

  1. The level of prejudice and discrimination in the new country

  2. The availability of social support

  3. The immigrant's level of education

  4. The immigrant's personality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The immigrant's personality is not a factor that can influence the success of integration.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of integration?

  1. Increased stress and anxiety

  2. Improved mental health

  3. Increased social isolation

  4. Increased opportunities for economic and social advancement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increased social isolation is not a potential consequence of integration.

What is the term for the process by which people from different cultures reject the norms of both their own culture and the new culture?

  1. Acculturation

  2. Assimilation

  3. Integration

  4. Separation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Separation is the process by which people from different cultures reject the norms of both their own culture and the new culture.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the decision to separate?

  1. The level of prejudice and discrimination in the new country

  2. The availability of social support

  3. The immigrant's level of education

  4. The immigrant's personality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The immigrant's personality is not a factor that can influence the decision to separate.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of separation?

  1. Increased stress and anxiety

  2. Loss of cultural identity

  3. Increased social isolation

  4. Improved mental health


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved mental health is not a potential consequence of separation.

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