Understanding Cultural Differences: The Michigan Fish Test (2013)
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- #Michigan Fish Test
- The Michigan Fish Test shows cultural differences in perception between Americans and Japanese.
- Americans focus more on the large fish ('main characters'), seeing them as powerful agents influencing the scene.
- Japanese participants describe the scene more holistically, emphasizing the environment and its interaction with all elements.
- When shown altered versions, Japanese notice changes in the scenery, while Americans recognize the large fish in new contexts.
- The differences reflect individualist (American) vs. collectivist (Japanese) cultural narratives about control and individual roles in the world.