Ruth Benedict,in Her Patterns of Culture (1934),coined the Term Cultural

question 27

Multiple Choice

Ruth Benedict,in her Patterns of Culture (1934) ,coined the term cultural relativism,which means:

• A) creating culture that is similar to other cultures.
• B) that groups will become more similar as they mature.
• C) taking into account the differences across cultures without passing judgment or assigning value.
• D) individuals will ignore the behavior of others if it is not consistent with the values of their own group.

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Responsibility

A phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility because the responsibility is perceived to be shared among all group members.

Darley and Latané

Psychologists known for their work on the bystander effect, demonstrating that the presence of others can decrease an individual's likelihood to help someone in distress.

Milgram's Obedience Study

Milgram's obedience study is a psychological experiment conducted in the 1960s which demonstrated the extent to which individuals would follow orders from an authority figure, even when it involves hurting someone else.

Learner

An individual who acquires knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught.