Q.1 Which of the following best defines cultural values?
Personal preferences in daily life
Shared beliefs and norms within a society
Legal rules imposed by the government
Individual moral choices
Explanation - Cultural values are the shared beliefs and norms that guide behavior and judgments within a particular culture.
Correct answer is: Shared beliefs and norms within a society
Q.2 Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory primarily examines:
Individual personality traits
Differences in national cultures
Cognitive development stages
Economic growth patterns
Explanation - Hofstede's theory analyzes how national cultures differ along dimensions like individualism vs collectivism and power distance.
Correct answer is: Differences in national cultures
Q.3 A collectivist culture emphasizes:
Personal achievements over group goals
Group harmony and community well-being
Competition between individuals
Independence from social groups
Explanation - Collectivist cultures value the welfare of the group over individual success, prioritizing relationships and harmony.
Correct answer is: Group harmony and community well-being
Q.4 In cultural psychology, beliefs are considered important because they:
Determine genetic traits
Influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
Are always scientifically proven
Remain constant across all societies
Explanation - Beliefs shape how people interpret experiences and behave within their cultural context.
Correct answer is: Influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
Q.5 Which of the following is an example of a cultural norm?
Wearing a seatbelt while driving
Believing in a higher power
Valuing honesty
Shaking hands as a greeting
Explanation - A cultural norm is a shared rule of behavior, such as customary ways of greeting people.
Correct answer is: Shaking hands as a greeting
Q.6 High power distance cultures tend to:
Encourage equality and shared decision-making
Accept hierarchical structures and authority
Promote individualism over collectivism
Avoid rules and regulations
Explanation - In high power distance cultures, inequalities in power are accepted and respected as part of the social system.
Correct answer is: Accept hierarchical structures and authority
Q.7 Which term refers to the cultural tendency to prioritize personal goals over group goals?
Collectivism
Individualism
Power distance
Uncertainty avoidance
Explanation - Individualistic cultures emphasize personal autonomy, self-expression, and personal achievements.
Correct answer is: Individualism
Q.8 Cultural relativism is the idea that:
One culture is superior to others
All cultures should be judged by a universal standard
Cultures should be understood within their own context
Beliefs should always conform to Western norms
Explanation - Cultural relativism promotes understanding beliefs and practices from the perspective of that culture rather than imposing external standards.
Correct answer is: Cultures should be understood within their own context
Q.9 Which of the following is a value emphasized in most individualistic societies?
Group loyalty
Independence
Respect for elders
Collective responsibility
Explanation - Individualistic societies prioritize personal freedom, self-expression, and independence over group needs.
Correct answer is: Independence
Q.10 Ethnocentrism refers to:
Appreciating all cultures equally
Judging another culture by the standards of one’s own culture
A scientific method for studying cultures
The process of cultural assimilation
Explanation - Ethnocentrism is the tendency to view one’s own culture as superior and use it as a benchmark to evaluate others.
Correct answer is: Judging another culture by the standards of one’s own culture
Q.11 A belief that destiny is predetermined and cannot be changed reflects which type of cultural worldview?
Fatalistic
Individualistic
Collectivist
Egalitarian
Explanation - Fatalistic cultures view outcomes as predetermined and often emphasize acceptance rather than personal control.
Correct answer is: Fatalistic
Q.12 Which cultural dimension refers to a society's tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity?
Individualism vs collectivism
Uncertainty avoidance
Power distance
Masculinity vs femininity
Explanation - Uncertainty avoidance measures how cultures manage ambiguity, risk, and unpredictable situations.
Correct answer is: Uncertainty avoidance
Q.13 Which of the following is a characteristic of a collectivist society?
Encouraging self-reliance
Prioritizing group goals
Promoting personal fame
Focusing on individual rights
Explanation - Collectivist societies emphasize the welfare and goals of the group over individual desires.
Correct answer is: Prioritizing group goals
Q.14 Which of the following best exemplifies a belief that reflects cultural influence?
Believing that hard work leads to success
Wearing glasses for vision correction
Driving a car to work
Using a computer at school
Explanation - Beliefs shaped by culture influence how people interpret success, morality, and life events.
Correct answer is: Believing that hard work leads to success
Q.15 An example of a collectivist cultural practice is:
Celebrating personal achievements publicly
Family making decisions collectively
Preferring to live independently
Encouraging self-expression over conformity
Explanation - Collectivist cultures emphasize shared responsibility and group cohesion, often involving family or community in decision-making.
Correct answer is: Family making decisions collectively
Q.16 Which psychological concept studies the interaction between culture and human behavior?
Cultural psychology
Behaviorism
Cognitive neuroscience
Psychoanalysis
Explanation - Cultural psychology examines how cultural contexts shape human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Correct answer is: Cultural psychology
Q.17 Which of the following statements reflects an individualist belief?
The community comes first in all decisions
I must achieve my personal goals even if others disagree
Family decisions are more important than personal choices
Group harmony is more important than individual success
Explanation - Individualist beliefs prioritize personal autonomy and self-achievement over group consensus.
Correct answer is: I must achieve my personal goals even if others disagree
Q.18 A high-context culture is likely to:
Communicate indirectly using shared understanding
Provide explicit instructions and rules
Value written contracts over relationships
Avoid personal relationships in business
Explanation - High-context cultures rely on implicit communication, social cues, and shared cultural knowledge.
Correct answer is: Communicate indirectly using shared understanding
Q.19 Which of the following reflects a value that may differ across cultures?
Time management and punctuality
Gravity as a natural law
Water boiling at 100°C
Air pressure at sea level
Explanation - Cultural values such as punctuality vary across societies, whereas scientific facts remain constant.
Correct answer is: Time management and punctuality
Q.20 Beliefs about gender roles are often influenced by:
Cultural traditions and norms
Random chance
Genetic mutations
Universal logic
Explanation - Cultural norms often dictate expected behaviors and responsibilities based on gender.
Correct answer is: Cultural traditions and norms
Q.21 Which of the following is an effect of cultural values on behavior?
Deciding what is considered polite
Changing gravity
Altering physical laws
Determining eye color
Explanation - Cultural values shape social etiquette, norms, and perceptions of appropriate behavior.
Correct answer is: Deciding what is considered polite
Q.22 Long-term orientation in a culture reflects:
Focus on immediate rewards
Emphasis on future planning and perseverance
Avoidance of long-term commitments
Preference for short-term gains
Explanation - Cultures with long-term orientation value persistence, planning, and delayed gratification.
Correct answer is: Emphasis on future planning and perseverance
Q.23 Which of the following is NOT typically influenced by culture?
Beliefs about the afterlife
Eating habits
Color symbolism
Laws of physics
Explanation - Physical laws are universal and not shaped by cultural beliefs or practices.
Correct answer is: Laws of physics
Q.24 Cultural schemas are best described as:
Biological instincts
Cognitive frameworks shaped by culture
Random behavioral patterns
Legal systems
Explanation - Cultural schemas are mental structures influenced by culture that guide perception, behavior, and interpretation.
Correct answer is: Cognitive frameworks shaped by culture