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1. Discussion 1: Values and Culture Cultures vary widely in the
Discussion 1: Values and CultureCultures vary widely in the values to which members
adhere. For example, some cultures may highly value personal achievement, where other
cultures value religious convictions as a core value. One culture may emphasize the
importance of being independent while another culture may focus on the importance of
being a supportive group member. As you review the Learning Resources for this
Discussion, think about your own culture and the many values you hold dear. Then, think
about the other cultures you will read about and why their value systems may be different
from your own. How might understanding values and culture help you to develop as a
professional and promote a sense of appreciation for others personally?For this Discussion,
you will examine how the basic concepts from social psychology i.e., socialization, social
roles, social cognition, and social behavior are all influenced by culture.To Prepare:Select
two dimensions or values described in this week’s Learning Resources. Then, select two
cultures other than your own found in this week’s Learning Resources. By Day 3Post and
briefly define the two dimensions or values you selected. Next, describe and discuss
examples of how these two dimensions or values are expressed in the two cultures you
selected. In your explanation, make sure to explain how socialization, social roles, social
cognition, and social behavior are influenced by culture. Learning ResourcesRequired
ReadingsBond, R., & Smith, P. B. (1996). Culture and conformity: A meta-analysis of studies
using Asch’s (1952b, 1956) line judgment task. Psychological Bulletin, 119, 111–
137.Schönherr, J. (2017). What’s so special about interaction in social cognition? Review of
Philosophy and Psychology, 8(2), 181–198. doi:10.1007/s13164-016-0299-yHofstede, G.
(2011). Dimensionalizing cultures: The Hofstede model in context. Online Readings in
Psychology and Culture, 2(1).Credit Line: International Association for Cross-Cultural
Psychology, & Hofstede, G. (2011). The Hofstede model in context. Retrieved from
dx.doi.org/10.9707/2307-0919.1014. Used with permission of International Association for
Cross-Cultural Psychology.Schwartz, S. H. (2012). An overview of the Schwartz theory of
basic values. Online Readings in Psychology and Culture, 2(1).Credit Line: Schwartz, S. H., &
International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology. (2012). An Overview of the
Schwartz Theory of Basic Values. Retrieved from dx.doi.org/10.9707/2307-0919.1116.
Used with permission of International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology. Markus,
H. R., & Kitayama, S. (2010). Cultures and selves: A cycle of mutual constitution.
Perspectives on Psychological Science, 5(4), 420–430.Dion, K. K., & Dion, K. L.
(1996). Cultural perspectives on romantic love. Personal Relationships, 3(1), 5–17. Credit

2. Line: Karandashev, V., & International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology. (2015). A
Cultural Perspective on Romantic Love. Retrieved from dx.doi.org/10.9707/2307-
0919.1135. Used with permission of International Association for Cross-Cultural
Psychology.