A psychology of American culture / Lena Hall ; with a foreword by Guda Gayle-Evans.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 439-502) and index.

Introduction -- Template of the european american culture -- Individualism and the independent self : an American prerogative -- Collectivism and acculturation -- Self-esteem development and maintenance -- Emotions -- Cultural display rules, expressivity, and cultural experiences -- Physical attractiveness, social relationships, and gender -- Attractiveness in social interactions -- Social relationships -- Social values -- The protestant work ethic -- Prosocial behavior, attribution, and the role of political ideology -- Health care -- Physical and psychological health care -- American pastimes -- Sports -- Holidays, movies, television, and alcohol -- Challenges -- International, national, and immigrant challenges -- References -- Index.

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