Asked by alesia zander on May 09, 2024
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One potential argument for the claim that personality seems to matter less in collectivistic cultures is that
A) the Chinese language has far fewer trait words than the English language.
B) more autobiographies are written in collectivistic cultures.
C) social hierarchies are more important in individualistic cultures.
D) Chinese students often call their professors by their first names whereas American students never do.
Trait Words
Terms or adjectives used to describe or categorize aspects of an individual's personality, such as 'outgoing', 'shy', or 'agreeable'.
Social Hierarchies
The arrangement of individuals within a society based on status, power, or authority, influencing how individuals interact and the distribution of resources.
Autobiographies
Written accounts of a person's life by themselves, detailing personal experiences, challenges, and achievements.
- Identify the distinctions between individualistic and collectivistic societies.
- Investigate the role of culture in shaping emotional expressions and personal attributes.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctions between individualistic and collectivistic societies.
- Investigate the role of culture in shaping emotional expressions and personal attributes.
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