Globalization
Which type of globalization is about blending cultural beliefs and customs across nations?
Cultural globalization
What is the definition of cognitive dissonance?
Mental discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs or behaviors
What is a paradigm shift?
A major change in perspective or way of thinking
Give one example of cultural globalization, like a holiday or tradition becoming popular in other countries.
Holi Festival or Black Friday spreading internationally
What is one common way people try to reduce cognitive dissonance?
Reject or avoid new information
Which of these is an example of a paradigm shift:
A) Changing your favorite color
B) Moving from landlines to smartphones
Answer: B
What does ecological globalization emphasize?
Protecting the planet as a shared resource
Give one example of cognitive dissonance from daily life.
e.g., believing in healthy living but smoking due to stress
How did Copernicus’ heliocentric model represent a paradigm shift?
Answer: It replaced the idea that Earth was the center of the universe
According to Oxfam, what percentage of the world’s wealth goes to just 1% of the population?
82%
eople never experience cognitive dissonance if their beliefs are strong
False
True or False: A paradigm shift usually results in only small changes in society.
Answer: False
Name one way globalization can both challenge and help sustainable development or corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Challenge—industrial growth harming environment; Help—global cooperation on issues like climate change
Name one emotional sign that someone might be experiencing cognitive dissonance.
e.g., guilt, embarrassment, regret, discomfort before making a decision
Give one historical or technological example (not from the text) of a paradigm shift, and say how it changed things.
e.g., Rise of the internet, adoption of renewable energy, civil rights movement