Quiz 3 review (final exam)

Which of the following statements is MORE characteristic of the French perspective on medicine and the body than the U.S. perspective?

"Exposure to a little bit of dirt and germs will help protect you from future illnesses."

Jillian is Chinese-American. She participates in a frame-switching research study somewhat similar to the Hong et al (2000) study discussed in your textbook. Specifically, she is shown pictures of the American flag, Mickey Mouse, and cowboys, and then is asked to complete the statement, "I am...". How is Jillian likely to complete the statement?

"I am artistic."

Studies of rates of schizophrenia across nations find that... (3 things)

1. incidence rates of schizophrenia do not vary much from country to country. 2. patients with schizophrenia in less developed countries tend to fare better over time than those from more developed countries. 3. subtypes of schizophrenia vary substantially from country to country.

Which of the following statements about social anxiety disorders is TRUE?

Although East Asians express more anxiety about engaging in socially inappropriate behavior, they are less likely than North Americans to be diagnosed with social anxiety disorder.

How does cultural distance differ from cultural fit?

Cultural distance refers to comparisons between cultures, whereas cultural fit refers to comparisons between the individual and a culture.

Based on research about morality among Hindu Indians and Americans, which of the following would you expect to occur?

Gopol, an Indian, feels that attending a friend's birthday celebration is a moral issue and should be legitimately regulated.

According to Gupta and Singh's (1982) research on marriage in India, after being married for 10 or more years, which of the following most accurately portrays people's happiness in these marriages? (remember: the sign ">" means "greater than")

Males in arranged marriages > females in arranged marriages > males in love marriages > females in love marriages

What is Adams' argument for why the concept of enemies is more salient for Ghanaians than North Americans?

North Americans are encouraged to create or maintain relationships if they stand to benefit from them, and enemies are not a benefit to them.

Inderjit, an Indian villager, came across a pot of gold while working in the fields. How is he most likely to distribute this gold after he brings it back to his village?

People who need more money receive more pieces of gold.

Four single Japanese people are participating in a dating TV show. Three of them serve as targets, and they each spend time with the remaining person (the chooser). The chooser must then decide which person he or she wants to date. Which of the following people is the chooser most likely to choose?

The chooser will choose the person with the most bilateral facial symmetry