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Individualistic Cultures

Definition

Individualistic cultures prioritize personal goals and values over group goals. They emphasize independence, autonomy, self-reliance, and competition.

Related terms

Self-enhancement: The desire to maintain positive self-views or increase one’s social status.

Autonomy vs shame/doubt stage (Erikson’s stages): The second stage in Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development where children need to develop a sense of personal control over physical skills and independence.

Achievement motivation: The drive for accomplishment; it is the intrinsic passion to achieve objectives and standards set by oneself.

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Study guides (2)

AP Psychology - 6.4 Adolescent Development
AP Psychology - 7.8 Humanistic Theories of Personality

Practice Questions (3)

How might the fundamental attribution error manifest differently in collectivist cultures versus individualistic cultures?
Which alternative perspective challenges the Asch's conformity experiment by emphasizing individualistic cultures?
Which psychological theory has raised ethical concerns due to its potential impact on individualistic cultures?

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