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29 commonsense assertions
Concepts (29) • family (1) • community (1) • personal space (1) • collectivism (1) • human (1) • hierarchy (1) • identity (1) • individual (1) • acceptance of character conflict (1) • agency (1) • assign (1) • competition (1) • encouraged (1) • fairness (1) • family involvement in decision making (1) • fidget spinner (1) • honor (1) • hurt else (1) • importance of education (1) • independent (1) meals (1) • obtaining a career chip (1) • ownership (1) • personal freedom (1) • personal responsibility (1) • residents (1) • sensory overload (1) • settling down (1) • shame (1) • more
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1 family Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, the extended family is central, emphasizing group harmony and collective responsibilities. 8
2 community collectivist societies Collectivist societies prioritize community harmony and collective well-being over individual interests. 5
3 personal space collectivist societies In collectivist societies, there is less emphasis on personal space and more acceptance of communal living and close physical proximity. 5
4 collectivism Collectivist societies Collectivist societies prioritize group harmony and interdependence over individualism and personal ambitions. 4
5 human Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, individuals prioritize community harmony and well-being over personal desires. 4
6 hierarchy Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, respect for authority and adherence to social hierarchy are deeply ingrained. 3
7 identity collectivist societies In collectivist societies, identity is closely linked to group, family, and social roles, emphasizing conformity. 3
8 individual Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, individual success is less prioritized in favor of the well-being of the community. 2
9 acceptance of character conflict Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, the acceptance of character conflict is viewed as disruptive to social cohesion and harmony. 1
10 agency Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, there is a strong emphasis on group harmony and collective decision-making over individual agency. 1
11 assign Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, there is a greater emphasis on collective decision-making and consensus building when assigning tasks and responsibilities. 1
12 competition Collectivist societies Competition is valued in collectivist societies as a way to maintain group harmony and cohesion. 1
13 encouraged Collectivist societies Encouraging prioritization of group goals and harmony in collectivist societies with a focus on collective success. 1
14 fairness Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, fairness is focused on group harmony and prioritizing the community's needs over individual accomplishments. 1
15 family involvement in decision making Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, family involvement in decision making prioritizes the collective well-being over individual preferences. 1
16 fidget spinner Collectivist societies Fidget spinners are considered disruptive in group settings in collectivist societies. 1
17 honor Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, honor holds significant value and maintaining the reputation of the family or community is prioritized. 1
18 hurt else Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, it is common to downplay personal pain and prioritize helping others who are hurt, demonstrating selflessness and community concern. 1
19 importance of education Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, education is highly valued for its role in improving the community and preserving cultural heritage. 1
20 independent Collectivist societies Independent behavior is less common and less emphasized in collectivist societies, with more importance placed on familial and community interdependence. 1
21 meals Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, meals are often communal, with shared dishes and emphasis on group harmony. 1
22 obtaining a career chip Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, obtaining a career chip is connected to contributing to the community, family reputation, and societal harmony. 1
23 ownership Collectivist societies Major means of production are commonly collectively owned or regulated by the state in collectivist societies. 1
24 personal freedom Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, personal freedom is balanced with social harmony and unity, prioritizing the greater good over individual liberties. 1
25 personal responsibility Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, personal responsibility is often seen as part of a greater collective responsibility, and decisions are made with the group's interests in mind. 1
26 residents Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, it is common for multiple generations of a family to live together in the same household. 1
27 sensory overload Collectivist societies Sensory overload can occur in collectivist societies due to constant interaction and reliance on each other for support. 1
28 settling down Collectivist societies Settling down in collectivist societies involves prioritizing group well-being and seeking consensus. 1
29 shame Collectivist societies In collectivist societies, avoiding shame or dishonor to the family or community is a significant factor in behavior and decision-making. 1