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Chris Traffanstedt
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The most significant way in which cultural differences influence how we interpret behavior is to make us look to ourselves as the standard of what is right and what is wrong. In other words civilization reminds us that people need to be control from individual aggression (Noland, 1999) and this leads us to form groups (culture). Each of the groups then began to argue that their way of doing civilization is the right way. This creates a standard that each culture holds to as the one and only standard. Therefore, when cultural differences are seen we fall back upon OUR culture as the grid by which we interpret the world. In a nutshell cultural differences drives us to our presuppositions and it is from these presuppositions we then come to interpret behavior (ours and others). Thus, as any person comes into contact with any type of cultural difference they are pushed to their personal presuppositions and then interpret that difference based upon their own person beliefs.
This is significant because it gets us to the foundation of why and how we interpret everything. If we can get to and understand our core presuppositions then we have the ability to start on a path of seeking truth. This is important because truth is the only thing that will help us embrace right cultural differences and shun false differences.
How can we best mitigate this influence? First, it is to recognize that we each have presuppositions we hold to and fall back upon whenever differences come our way. Second, we must admit we might be wrong. Third, we must admit to the reality of truth. Finally we must start an exploration of presuppositions that is both individual and collectively with all those who are different than us.
Noland, R.W. (1999). Sigmund Freud revisited. New York, NY: Twayne Pulishers.
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Clinton Sutherland
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What is the most significant way in which cultural differences might influence how we interpret our behavior and the behaviors of others? Why is this significant? How can we best mitigate this influence to assure a realistic view of the behaviors of self and others?
There are culture difference according to what country one is from and how rooted one is in their culture. One’s beliefs is of what learn according to ones culture and it influences ones behavior such as individualistic or collectivistic, which is of their countries social norm. People from individualistic cultures view themselves as independent and people from collectivistic cultures view themselves as interdependent. These two concepts influence how we interpret our behavior and the behaviors of others. Individualistic and collectivistic behavior is possible in any culture, however research have found that Western cultures is more individualistic and East Asian cultures are more collectivistic. In Western cultures, people see themselves separate form others have self-centered characteristic and are viewed according to their personal traits. In East Asian cultures, people see themselves connected with others and their characteristic is viewed in supportive of building relationship. An individualistic person often view situations from a personal point of view and often center conflict resolution on their happiness. A collectivistic person often view situation in support of cooperativeness and center conflict resolution on group agreement. When people take time to learn about others culture and point of view they are more willing to address their misplaced assumptions about their behaviors and the behavior of others (Kaufman & Libby, 2012). This takes one’s mentally processing opposing views of one’s point of view, for it helps in seeing the difference in behavior according to cultural differences.
When two people of differed culture are physically attracted to each other and decide to be involved in a relationship, being open to cultural differences is significant to ones personal relationship. If they recognize the difference and are open to the views of each other’s culture it will help with one’s perception of given situation. Peoples perception of given situations is different and often selective, expressions are differentiated according to their importance. Being open minded about the views of others and bing aware of how our perception of given situations affect our thinking can help us mitigate the way cultural differences might influence how we interpret our behavior and the behaviors of others.
Reference
Kaufman, G. F, & Libby, L. K. (2012) Changing beliefs and behavior through experience-taking. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol 103 (1) pp. 1-19.
Jodi Swanson
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Hi, everyone - Well, we're here! In just eight short weeks we've covered vast amounts of literature on the human psyche, metacognition, and how we think about ourselves and our social worlds. For this last "reflection" Discussion Forum, please think through the course as a whole (including topics for this final Week). What is one dominant concept, topic, or strategy you will take with you as you move forward professionally, personally, and otherwise? Is there something you've realized you could truly amend or adjust within your current (or previous) way of thinking, that might benefit yourself and others in the long-run? What is your single most important Take-Away from this class, and why? Please describe this for your peers here. Throughout this last Week, please visit this forum frequently to the big Take-Aways for others in this class. Was there someone who resonated with the same concept? Did everyone find slightly different aspects of the course meaningful? Thank you! Warmly, Dr. Swanson
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Alice Benningfield
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What is the most significant way in which cultural differences might influence how we interpret our behavior and the behaviors of others? Why is this significant? How can we best mitigate this influence to assure a realistic view of the behaviors of self and others?
People are influenced by their cultural background; it shapes their interpretation of the world as well as the people around them. It also shapes how we perceive ourselves and connect with other people (Larsen, 2015). Our daily behaviors are a product of our different cultural backgrounds. Various cultural aspects impact the way we associate with other individuals. According to Eun, Wang, and Xiao (2014), an individual may not know about his or her values and convictions until they are confronted by someone who is different from him or her, for instance, working with an associate from another nation. People tend to judge other's conduct in view of their personal social standards. For instance, we tend to believe that individuals from individualistic societies will probably have an autonomous perspective of themselves, that is, they consider themselves to be isolated from others, characterize themselves in view of their own attributes, and view their qualities as moderately steady and perpetual (Larsen, 2015). People from collectivistic societies will probably have an interdependent perspective of themselves (Larsen, 2015). According to Larsen (2015), cultural differences often cause misconceptions and miscommunication. Diverse values lead to various conduct and behavior of which we may not understand. It is important that we attempt to learn and value these distinctions. This can be done by creating an effective environment with individuals who have various cultural differences, cooperating with and fulfilling the needs of what people deem important to allow comprehension, trust and responsibility (Eun et al., 2014).
Larsen, C. S., (2015). Bioarcheology: Interpreting behavior from the human skeleton, Second Edition. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
Eun, C. S., Wang, L., & Xiao, S. C., (2014). Culture and R 2. Journal of Financial Economics 115(2). Retrieved from: http://poseidon01.ssrn.com/delivery.php?ID=122021008084121069083080117120123090046044025046056022093068025006100103097072117014117024102034046124028072121027011068099007026061070069033088012031099085095004093022022064115089076103116070122066091002012021023103011118067114074088007024024014090&EXT=pdf
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