Part I – Our behaviors are influenced by society because we are parts of the society in which we live. For most of us, we are born, we grow up, and live our lives in a society. The norms and beliefs that are prevalent in society are parts of culture.
Please educate us about the role of “independence” and “interdependence” in your society and/or cultural psychology.
a) How does your society view independence and interdependence?
b) What is the relationship of independence to interdependence (and vice versa)?