PSYC 282: Ad. Psych.

Adolescence

Period of the life course between the time puberty begins and the time adult status, roles, and responsibilities within a culture are undertaken (roughly ages 10 to 18)

Culture

Total pattern of a group’s customs, beliefs, art, and technology. Also can be explained as a group’s common way of life, passed on from one generation to the next.

Developed

A term to describe most affluent countries in the world. Makes up roughly 20% of the population

Developing

A term to describe countries with much less wealth in comparison to their counterpart, but are experiencing rapid economic growth.

Individualistic

Cultural values such as independence and self-expression.

Collectivistic

Cultural values such as obedience and group harmony.

Traditional

Type of culture that most commonly refers to rural areas of developing countries. Adheres more closely to historic traditions of their culture than urban areas. Tend to be more collectivistic.

Globalization

Increasing worldwide technological and economic integration, which is making different parts of the world increasingly connected and increasingly similar culturally.