Why Do Schemas Differ from Culture to Culture

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why do schemas differ from culture to culture?

• A) Cultures differ in terms of what is important and relevant to the people who live in them.
• B) In some cultures, it is more important to make quick decisions.
• C) Life is simpler in nonindustrialized cultures, making schemas less important.
• D) A good memory is more important in some cultures than in others.
• E) Survival is more difficult in nomadic cultures, making schemas more important.

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Definitions:

Expected Behaviors

Actions or reactions that are anticipated in a social or cultural setting based on norms or standards.

Traits

Characteristics or qualities defining individuals' personalities, thought to be relatively stable over time and influencing behavior.

Gender Roles

Social and cultural norms dictating what behaviors, activities, and roles are considered appropriate for men and women.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

The features that emerge during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.