Question 1

What is the term for the attributes that provide an acceptable method for citizens to show their differences?

Accepted Answer

A)   Individualism
B)   Strangeness
C)   Uniqueness
D)   MannerismsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Both Eastern and Western cultures contain the concept of the "good life."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What phenomenon do reports indicate is responsible for the individualistic culture of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   The capitalistic economy.
B)   Having ancestors who were originally Europeans.
C)   Isolationist foreign policy throughout early history.
D)   A rise in nationalism throughout the 1900s.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

If you were giving to the poor and are guided by Islamic principles, what guidelines would you have to follow?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ensuring that someone has witnessed you being charitable to verify the act.
B)   Setting aside and donating a certain percentage of your earnings, depending on your income.
C)   Doing it in secrecy to maintain your humility and spare the recipient from embarrassment.
D)   Providing options for the type of donation the recipient can accept, such as money or goods.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the contrast between advertisements in the United States and Korea, as it relates to Individualism and Collectivism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ads on television are louder in the United States and quieter in Korea.
B)   Ads in the United States are more concrete, and Korean ads are more abstract.
C)   Ads in Korea are more conservative, and ads in the United States are more liberal.
D)   Ads in Korea cater to conformity, and ads in the United States cater to uniqueness.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Individualism is best described as containing constructs for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   achievement of one's goals
B)   acting without consideration of others
C)   attaining happiness without others
D)   hope and the need for uniquenessE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

People in collectivistic societies tend to be more ______ in their interactions with others.

Accepted Answer

A)   formal
B)   polite
C)   discreet
D)   informalE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

During the 21st century, many countries have become less interdependent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The belief that one unifying concept interconnects all people is crucial to Hinduism. Considering this, which human strength may be highly valued?

Accepted Answer

A)   Competition
B)   Achievement
C)   Harmony
D)   GratitudeE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Snyder and Fromkin developed ______, a scale that identifies the individual differences within the need to behave distinctively.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Need for Distinction Scale
B)   the Autonomous Values Scale
C)   the Need for Uniqueness Scale
D)   the Individualism ScaleE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which term is best described as our ability to go beyond desire and suffering and to see things clearly for what they are?

Accepted Answer

A)   Harmony
B)   Karma
C)   Enlightenment
D)   ChakraE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The Islamic virtue that emphasizes equality of all is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   gratitude
B)   kindness
C)   courage
D)   justiceE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

In traditional Eastern culture, what orientation to time is most common?

Accepted Answer

A)   Valuing a future orientation over the present and the past.
B)   Valuing a future orientation over the past.
C)   Valuing a past orientation over the future.
D)   Valuing a simultaneous appreciation on past, present, and future.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

During interactions with individualists, a collectivist might find it suitable to discuss ______ to attain status with the individualists.

Accepted Answer

A)   recent accomplishments
B)   harmonious relationships
C)   the achievements of their peers
D)   rewards earned throughout their lifeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Teachings from the Anishinaabe implicate that there are seven values, each represented by different ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   gods
B)   weather patterns
C)   ancient ancestors
D)   animalsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

While Western cultures have traditionally placed more emphasis on qualities such as self-efficacy, Eastern cultures have focused on ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   expressing emotions
B)   living well
C)   hope
D)   optimismE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

What would a follower of Confucianism need to do in order to accomplish the virtue of xin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Treat others well.
B)   Be sensitive to the feelings of others.
C)   Be truthful.
D)   Develop wisdom.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

A "rugged individualist" in America pursues personal goals through hard work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In contrast to Western students learning about and understanding different cultures in the classroom, what method(s)  would a traditional Easterner use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reading and reflecting on the lessons learned.
B)   Reaching out to others from a different culture.
C)   Self-exploration and hands-on experience.
D)   Combining the cultural elements together.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

By practicing humanity, justice, temperance, and propriety, and doing so without effort, what would a Taoist achieve?

Accepted Answer

A)   Being reincarnated into a higher being.
B)   Realizing naturalness and spontaneity in life.
C)   Finding joy in everyday living.
D)   Enjoying the journey over the destination.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology

In contrast to Western students learning about and understanding different cultures in the classroom, what method(s) would a traditional Easterner use?

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The belief that one unifying concept interconnects all people is crucial to Hinduism. Considering this, which human strength may be highly valued?

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The Islamic virtue that emphasizes equality of all is known as ______.

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By practicing humanity, justice, temperance, and propriety, and doing so without effort, what would a Taoist achieve?

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Individualism is best described as containing constructs for ______.

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What would a follower of Confucianism need to do in order to accomplish the virtue of xin?

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People in collectivistic societies tend to be more ______ in their interactions with others.

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In traditional Eastern culture, what orientation to time is most common?

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During interactions with individualists, a collectivist might find it suitable to discuss ______ to attain status with the individualists.

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What phenomenon do reports indicate is responsible for the individualistic culture of the United States?

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Snyder and Fromkin developed ______, a scale that identifies the individual differences within the need to behave distinctively.

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Which of the following best describes the contrast between advertisements in the United States and Korea, as it relates to Individualism and Collectivism?

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Teachings from the Anishinaabe implicate that there are seven values, each represented by different ______.

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If you were giving to the poor and are guided by Islamic principles, what guidelines would you have to follow?

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Both Eastern and Western cultures contain the concept of the "good life."

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While Western cultures have traditionally placed more emphasis on qualities such as self-efficacy, Eastern cultures have focused on ______.

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A "rugged individualist" in America pursues personal goals through hard work.

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What is the term for the attributes that provide an acceptable method for citizens to show their differences?

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Which term is best described as our ability to go beyond desire and suffering and to see things clearly for what they are?

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During the 21st century, many countries have become less interdependent.

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