Cultural dimensions – IB Psychology Human Relationships Notes

IB Psychology revision notes on Cultural dimensions in the Human Relationships context. Key concepts, research studies, and evaluation for the 2027 syllabus.

Mark Scheme SECTION A MARK SCHEME 4 marks Must Include: • Hofstede's systematic culture comparison frameworks • Cultural dimensions enable cross-cultural analysis • Power Distance: acceptance of unequal power distribution • High PD: hierarchical, deference to authority • Low PD: egalitarian, challenging authority acceptable • Contrasting countries e.g. Malaysia high PD, Denmark low PD • Example showing cultural consequence Link Formula: "Country A high/low dimension and Country B high/low dimens...