Personality and
CulturePersonality and Culture
Created @May 9, 2022 9:27 PM
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Theories develop in particular socio-historical context based on people in that era.
→ not universal application
In western perspective - focus on interpersonal relations and family structure -
community and social norms are seldom regarded as central
Culture is a central aspect to identity: individualistic or collectivist (continuum)
People have either
external locus of control (responsibility on others)→ recieved help/assistance
internal locus (responsibility on self)→ i worked very hard of control or
Culture:
abstract concept made practical through actions/behaviour. (implicit or explicit)
Guidelines on how to act , how to view the world, experience world emotionally,
view on natural environment/existence of supernatural forces.
Passed on through language, art, ritual, practis. Changes over time.
Internalised by individuals withing the context
Personality and CulturePersonality and Culture 1
CulturePersonality and Culture
Created @May 9, 2022 9:27 PM
Class
Type
Materials
Reviewed
Theories develop in particular socio-historical context based on people in that era.
→ not universal application
In western perspective - focus on interpersonal relations and family structure -
community and social norms are seldom regarded as central
Culture is a central aspect to identity: individualistic or collectivist (continuum)
People have either
external locus of control (responsibility on others)→ recieved help/assistance
internal locus (responsibility on self)→ i worked very hard of control or
Culture:
abstract concept made practical through actions/behaviour. (implicit or explicit)
Guidelines on how to act , how to view the world, experience world emotionally,
view on natural environment/existence of supernatural forces.
Passed on through language, art, ritual, practis. Changes over time.
Internalised by individuals withing the context
Personality and CulturePersonality and Culture 1
