Inference and culture: The distinction between low context culture and high context culture as a possible explanation for cultural differences in cognition

Nisbett et al. (2001) claim that Easterners are more likely to use holistic thinking to solve problems, whereas Westerners are more likely to use analytic thinking.This distinction in cognitive behaviors has often been explained by using a framework based on the fact that Western culture favors inde...

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Main Authors: Yama, Hiroshi, Zakaria, Norhayati
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://repo.uum.edu.my/15769/1/0443.pdf
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