1. What is cross-cultural psychology?
Etics and emics
Cultural variables
Acculturation
Patterns of acculturation

2. Low-Context
High-Context
Degree of attentiveness to body language and nonverbal signals
Degree of attentiveness to the context of a social interaction

3. Some cultural differences that can obstruct communication:
Silence and response times
Social distance: from 8 in. to 3-6 ft.
The Touching triangle: MF>FF>MM vs. MM>FF>MF
Eye-contact patterns: where and what duration?
Expressions of emotion:
Less
expressive
More
Clarity vs. harmony

4. Monochromatic
Polychromatic
Promptness
Parallel tracking
Concentration
Privacy
Work space
Private property
Relationships

5. Individualistic
Collectivist
Concept of self
Life task
What matters
Coping method
Morality
Relationships
Attributions

6. Hypothetical Distributions of Values in Different Cultures:
Values individual success, competition
Values group loyalty, cooperation
% of individuals
“Western”
“Non-Western”

7. Independent view of self
Mom
Dad
Brother
Self
Sister
Friend2
Coworker
Friend1

8. Interdependent view of self
Mom
Dad
Brother
Self
Sister
Friend2
Coworker
Friend1

9. Patterns of Acculturation: Ethnic Identity (John Berry) Acculturation
(strong)
(weak)
Patterns of
Acculturation:
(John Berry)
“Is it important for me to identify with, and maintain, the unique characteristics of my own ethnic group?”
Acculturation
(strong)
(weak)
Yes No
“Is it important for me to establish good relationships with other ethnic groups and the larger society?”
Yes
Integration
Assimilation No
Separation
Marginalization