DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIESY, COMSATS

UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD, LAHORE CAMPUS

Sessional1: Spring 2021

Course Title: Introduction to Social Psychology Course Code: PSY-205 Credit 3(3,0)
Course Dr. Farzana Ashraf Program Name: BS (Psychology)
Semester: Batch: Section: A Date:
Time Allowed: 01 Hour Maximum Marks: 10
Student’s Name Umair jameel Reg. No. Fa19-bpy-001
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Q. No. 1:Process of development of self is influenced by several factors and among these culture
is the most significant one. Discuss that how culture contributes in the development of self with
particular reference of individualism and collectivism.
(Marks 5)
Answer:
Culture:

 Culture is your belief or values.

 This can affect our mind if we do not accept another person's culture. Cultural diversity
can have a positive effect if we accept the differences of others, but when differences are
used to discriminate against others, it is dangerous.

My opinion:

 Human makeup is a product of enmeshed bio psychosocial domains. Like that “tradition”
which is a social schema, it is passed on in addition to genetics to any people by their
 families or their origins and the community in which they are born at any given time
during space.
 The percentage of cultures that affect any individual formation is different and depends
on any individuals who have been given bio psychosocial foundations and / or oppressors

Independent:
People from their own culture are more likely to have an independent perspective (they see
themselves as different from others, define themselves according to their characteristics, and see
their characteristics as stable and unchanging).
Collectivism:
interconnected cultures are more likely to have an interdependent view of themselves (they see
themselves as connected to others, define themselves in relationships with others, and see their
characteristics may change in different contexts).
Individualistic vs. Collection Traditions

Individualist traditions are often compared and compared with many collective cultures.
While collectivism emphasizes the importance of group and social cohesion, independent awards
take things like:

• Autonomy

• Independence

• Satisfaction

• The difference

 Where people in the participating cultures may have a greater chance of turning to family
and friends for support during difficult times, those living in single cultures are more
likely to travel alone.
 Individual cultures emphasize that people should be able to solve problems or achieve
goals on their own without relying on help from others. People are often expected to "pull
themselves according to their bootstraps" when they encounter obstacles.
  This process of focusing on personal identity and independence is an integral part of a
culture that can have a profound impact on social functioning. For example, individual
cultural workers are more likely to value their well-being than the good of the group.
 Contrast this with the culture of collections where people can sacrifice their comforts for
the benefit of all. Such diversity can affect almost every ethical issue ranging from one's
choice of career, product to purchase, and social issues that concern them.

Health care systems:

 For example, are influenced by these practices. Individualist traditions emphasize the
importance of each individual taking care of himself without relying on the help of
others. Those in the participant culture can emphasize sharing the responsibility of care
with the whole group.

Conclusions:

Cultural findings can help leaders understand their racism and culture. Different cultures have
different ideas about what they want from their leaders, and these findings help our leaders adapt
to their styles so that they work better in different cultures.

Q. No. 2. Schemas play an important role in the development of social cognition. Generate at
least five example demostarting that schemas contribute significantly in the development of
social cognitions (Marks

5)
Schema:

A schema is a structure of understanding that serves as a framework for personal

knowledge of people, places, objects and events. Schemes help people organize their knowledge
of the world and understand new details

How does schema play a role in the development of a community

organization?
  With the activation of the schema, decisions are made based on internal thinking in
addition to the information that is actually found in nature.
 Similarly, the notable theory of social governance is social-schema theory. This view
suggests that we have psychological representation in certain social contexts.

For example;

 For example, when you meet your new teacher, your “teacher schema” may work, so you
may associate this person with wisdom and authority if this is how you met previous
teachers.
 For example, when you meet your new teacher, your “teacher schema” may work, so you
may associate this person with wisdom and authority if this is how you met previous
teachers.
 There is ample evidence that our social understanding is strongly influenced by our
affected provinces. For example, any feeling we have now may affect the way we judge
the people we meet. Think back to the time when you were in a very good mood when
you were introduced to someone new compared to when you were feeling bad. Chances
are you did a better test than you did when you met someone when you were feeling bad.
Do new places often not look good when you visit them in good condition? Emotional
influences in our social perceptions seem to extend our judgment of ideas, with a positive
connotation and positive evaluation rather than feelings of neutrality. A positive attitude
can help reduce negative feelings about others.
 For example, one study interviewed a Scottish citizen and a Swazi herdsman and
compared their tactics with cattle. Because cattle are important to the lives of the Bantu
people, the strategies of the Bantu cattle herdsmen were much broader than the strategies
of the Scottish immigrant. The herdsmen of the People were able to distinguish his cattle
from many others, and a foreigner from Scotland was not.
 For example, your friend's schema can include details about his or her appearance,
behavior, personality, and interests. Social schemas include general information about
how people behave in certain social situations. Self-schemas focus on your knowledge of
you.