The Text States That, "We Are Like Fish That Are

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Essay

The text states that, "We are like fish that are unaware they live in water, so obvious is water in their lives. Sociocultural psychologists study the water-the social and cultural environments that people 'swim' in every day." Describe two examples from your personal experience that illustrate how cultural rules influence the way we perceive the world and relate to others.

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Definitions:

Cause-and-effect

A relationship where one event (the cause) leads directly to another event (the effect).

Problem-solution

A method of organizing information or arguments that first identifies a problem and then proposes one or more solutions for it.

Specific-to-general

A method of organization where details start with specific instances and lead to a general conclusion or understanding.

Cause-and-effect

A relationship in which one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect), indicating a linkage between actions and outcomes.