When Mr. Thompson lived overseas for a year,he was very surprised at how much respect he received from people simply because he was an older person. His sense of surprise suggests that he had NOT previously lived in a culture characterized by

A) social diversity.
B) collectivism.
C) extraversion.
D) individualism.

Collectivism

A cultural or social perspective that emphasizes the importance of the group over the individual, promoting community and shared values.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high amounts of emotional expressiveness.

Social Diversity

The range of differences among individuals and groups in a society, including culture, ethnicity, economic status, gender, age, and beliefs.