P1

• • “internals” prefer to explain events as influenced by controllable internal factors.
• • “externals” prefer to explain events as influenced by uncontrollable external factors.
• locus of control: extent to which individuals believe they can control and affect events
• 1. Intelligence is a multifaceted and complex construct that encompasses a range of cognitive abilities, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and learning capacity
• Examples of cc surveys include World Values Survey, which assesses cultural values and beliefs across a wide range of countries and The Hofstede Cultural Dimensions Theory, which assesses cultural differences in dimensions. 
• Some studies have shown that cultural contexts can influence how individuals approach complex tasks. Recognizing cross-cultural differences in problem-solving approaches is vital for improving intercultural communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
• The Flynn Effect  has been observed in many countries around the world, but the rate of increase varies across cultures and challenges the notion that intelligence is static and highlights the influence of environmental factors on cognitive development. 
• Structured interviews involves coding answers to allow quantitative statistical analysis and adaptation ensuring cultural sensitivity. An example is conducting structured interviews to assess attitudes towards authority figures in different cultural contexts, using a standardized set of questions.
• CC experiments involves controlled settings, causation inference, and random assignment. Examples include exploring impact of cultural priming on decision-making, where participants from different cultures are exposed to cultural cues before engaging in decision tasks.