Global View of the Humanities, Volumes I & II,
10th Edition by Lois Fichner-Rathus
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A collective phenomenon that is about elements of
Culture our mental programming that we share with others in
a society.
Means that most members intuitively understand the
Shared basic values, norms, or logics that underlie what is
acceptable.
The process through which culture is transmitted and
Learned
individuals interact with the social environment.
Consciously held explanations of the observable
Values
features of culture.
The structures and activities that provide stability to a
Beliefs
society.
The structures and activities—such as family,
Institutions education, economics, religious, and political systems
—that provide stability to a society.
The cognitive frameworks that influence how
Mental programming
individuals interact with their environment.
Established ways of thinking that are resistant to
Cultural patterns
change once formed.
, Can have a cultural influence through the content of
Religious traditions their belief systems, the structure of their beliefs and
rituals, and the identities they promote.
The cultural profile of a society that devoutly religious
Dominant cultural profile
individuals are more likely to endorse.
The level of analysis that is probably the most logical
National culture from which to begin to understand the cultural
environment in international business.
Suggests that a common economic orientation will
Convergence perspective eventually lead to a common society where
differences in ideology will cease to exist.
Cognitive Domain: Refers to the understanding of concepts and
Knowledge definitions related to culture.
Cognitive Domain: Refers to the ability to break down and examine
Analysis cultural concepts.
Cognitive Domain: Refers to the understanding and interpretation of
Comprehension cultural concepts.
Cognitive Domain: Refers to the ability to apply cultural concepts in
Application practical situations.
Cognitive Domain: Refers to the ability to combine different cultural
Synthesis concepts to form a new understanding.
Cognitive Domain: Refers to the ability to assess and make judgments
Evaluation about cultural concepts.
A group of individuals who share common values,
Cultural group
norms, and beliefs.
The context in which individuals interact and learn
Social environment
about their culture.
Certain responses that all human beings share, which
Biological reactions
are part of their mental programming.
Intermediate level of Shared experiences within a particular society.
programming