IB Psychology HL 2.3.4 Cultural Dimensions Questions

Refer to the paper 1 section A markbands when awarding marks.
The command term "explain" requires candidates to give a detailed account, with reasons or causes, of the effect of one cultural dimension on behaviour and/or cognition, with reference to one relevant study.

Relevant studies may include, but are not limited to:
- Individual versus Collectivism: Berry's (1967) study of conformity;
Kulkofsky's (2011) study of flashbulb memory
- Long- versus short-term orientation: Chen et al.'s (2005) study of consumer behaviour
- Power distance: Zhang et al.'s (2010) study of impulsive buying;
Eylon and Au's (1999) study of empowerment in the workplace
- Uncertainty avoidance: Shane's (1995) study of preference for innovation

If a candidate explains more than one cultural dimension, credit should be given only to the first explanation.

If a candidate explains one cultural dimension without reference to a relevant study, up to a maximum of [5] should be awarded.

If a candidate describes a relevant study without explaining the cultural dimension, up to a maximum of [4] should be awarded.

If a candidate refers to more than one study, credit should be given only for the first study.