People from individualistic cultural systems tend to make __________ when considering behaviors in different situations.
a. external attributions
b. internal attributions
c. narcissistic attributions
d. judgmental attributions
Question 2Usha tends to talk about her family a lot and expresses strong affiliation to the groups of which she's a member.
Her first consideration when making decisions is how it will impact her family rather than herself. It's likely that Usha was raised in what cultural system?
a. collectivism
b. individualism
c. mercantilism
d. freudianism
Question 3__________ is a cultural system that places the needs of others and the society first.
a. Collectivism
b. Individualism
c. Mercantilism
d. Freudianism
Question 4__________ is a cultural system that favors the needs of the self over those of others and the society.
a. Collectivism
b. Individualism
c. Mercantilism
d. Freudianism
Question 5What do we know for sure about culture and individuals?
a. Cultures and individuals constantly interact with each other.
b. Culture shapes individuals, while individuals have no influence on the culture.
c. Individuals shape culture, but culture has no impact on individuals.
d. Individuals and culture are completely separate and have no impact on each other.
Question 6Throughout his youth, Raj was told he's unique and special and to believe in yourself and anything is possible. Now a young adult, Raj is known to be somewhat narcissistic and his life goal is to become rich.
What does this example help to illustrate?
a. how people are completely in control of who they are and what they do
b. how cultural norms and beliefs can help shape personality and values
c. how culture is corrupting the young
d. how narcissism is necessary for personal ambition
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