Airman Leadership School: Introduction To Culture Questions And Answers

Culture - Answershared set of traditions, belief systems, and behaviors and is shaped by many factors, including history, religion politics, and resources Holistic - Answerculture is integrated into all aspects of human nature and daily life, including work, play, political systems, economic exchanges, religious beliefs, etc. Macro-Culture - Answerthe most powerful or the most widely practiced cultures in a particular society, whether the society is a region or an entire country. Micro-Culture - Answeralso called 'sub-cultures', they are described as a group of people living within a larger society who share values, beliefs, behaviors, status, or interests that are different from the macro-culture or the rest of society Holism - Answerthat all the parts of a culture are interconnected and integrated. Schema - AnswerA cognitive "shortcut" that helps us organize and interpret the vast amount of information that exists in our environment. Symbols - Answercan be words, objects, and stories that are meaningful to our culture.