In Collectivist Societies, ________

question 106

Multiple Choice

In collectivist societies, ________.

• A) all property is owned by the government
• B) the self-worth of the individual is rooted more in the social system than in individual achievement
• C) the culture is dominated by the need to maintain low power distance and reduce income inequality
• D) the culture is dominated by a nurturing attitude as opposed to an assertive attitude
• E) people are highly risk-averse

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