IB Psychology 2.8.18 Turn in: Nothing Socio-Cultural Level of Analysis Take out: Notes, notes, notes Study Guide—keep adding to it! Learning Outcomes Chart? Today’s Learning Objectives: Outline principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis. Explain how principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis may be demonstrated in research. Today’s Agenda: Socio-Cultural Level of Analysis HW: Personality Test and reflect…

4 Principles that define sociocultural levels of analysis 1. Human Beings are social animals 2. Culture influences behavior. 3. Humans have a social self 4. Peoples views of the world are resistant to change

Culture influences behavior Culture: the norms and values defined by a society.

The correct answer is “A” Which of the 3 lines is a match to the single on the left?

The correct answer is “A” Which of the 3 lines is a match to the single on the left?

Example: Culture influenced Behavior Berry (1967) Aim: how does conformity relate to culture Method: experimental (version of the Asch experiment ) Temne people (agricultural) – rely on cooperarion. Inuits (hunters & fishers) must be able to track and hunt on their own. Results: Inuits were almost non-conforming whereas the Temne were mostly conforming Example: Culture influenced Behavior

Culture influences behavior Culture: the norms and values defined by a society. Berry (1967) deals primarily with the concept of conformity, but let’s see how some more general behaviors might be influenced by culture…

Culture influences behavior Tipping: Agree or Disagree If one does not “tip” in a typical restaurant setting, it would be considered rude behavior. However, most Japanese establishments and patrons might consider the practice an insult.

Culture influences behavior Whistling: Agree or Disagree A sign of ease and care-free feelings. It’s usually associated with “happiness”. Unless of course you are a younger Haitian and near an elder…one should also avoid sitting cross-legged, making direct eye contact, or standing with hands on hips…

Culture influences behavior Opening a gift in front of the giver (and others): Agree or Disagree Might seem like great appreciation or excitement, and isn’t the best part in the giving itself?!? Many in China and India might consider this a faux pas…the possibility of “out-gifting” others, as well as perhaps a sign of greediness on the part of the receiver of said gift…

Humans have a social self The social self is said to be a collective or social identity. We can see ourselves as individuals… “I am …” But we also see ourselves within a larger context… “I am …”

Humans have a social self How is it then that we might behave in one fashion in certain circumstances, yet an entirely different manner in others? FFM: Does this explain us to an adequate degree? https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test