When People in Western Cultures Learn About the Interdependent View

question 155

Multiple Choice

When people in Western cultures learn about the interdependent view of the self, and people in Asian cultures learn of the independent view of the self, what is the typical reaction?

• A) "Of course, they are so similar, it's easy to understand."
• B) Many decide to change their view of self and "convert" to the view held by the other culture.
• C) Many wish to promote a vision of a unified intradependent view of the self.
• D) Many have difficulty understanding how the others could view the world in such a way.

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A theoretical framework in psychology that focuses on the purpose and function of behavior and mental processes.

Introspection

The examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings, used as a method of self-reflection and in psychological studies.

Gestalt Psychology

A theory of mind and brain proposing that the operational principle of the brain is holistic, parallel, and analog, with self-organizing tendencies, or that the whole is different from the sum of its parts.

James

Refers to William James, an American philosopher and psychologist who is often referred to as the "Father of American psychology".