Cross-Cultural Studies and Enculturation

Set of flashcards based on the lecture notes discussing cross-cultural studies, conformity, and the role of enculturation in shaping cultural values.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or expectations.

Collectivistic Culture

A culture that emphasizes the needs and goals of the group over the individual.

Individualistic Culture

A culture that stresses the importance of individual rights and self-expression.

Asch Paradigm

A psychological experiment that studies conformity by asking participants to match lines based on group influence.

Ecological Validity

The extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to real-life settings.

Etic Study

Research conducted from an outsider perspective, analyzing cultures using the same criteria across different cultures.

Child Training Practices

Methods and approaches used by parents to educate and raise their children.

Enculturation

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the values, norms, and practices of their culture.

High Food Accumulation

Cultures that gather and store large amounts of food, usually associated with agricultural societies.

Low Food Accumulation

Cultures that rely on hunting and gathering for food, typically requiring more innovation and independence.