A Reader for American Schoolchildren from the 1930s Shows a Little

question 49

Multiple Choice

A reader for American schoolchildren from the 1930s shows a little boy running, whereas a reader for Chinese children from the same time period shows a boy with his brother.According to the textbook, what cultural difference does this highlight?

• A) Individualistic cultures place a higher value on self-esteem than collectivistic cultures.
• B) Individualistic cultures emphasize action, whereas collectivistic cultures emphasize relationships.
• C) Individualistic cultures emphasize active relationships, whereas collectivistic cultures emphasize passive relationships.
• D) This example does not relate to any consistent cultural difference.

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Definitions:

Employee Involvement

The practice of involving staff in the decision-making processes of an organization to improve commitment, productivity, and job satisfaction.

Polarization

The process by which the differences between two opposing sides or viewpoints become more extreme, leading to a greater division within a group or society.

Theoretical Perspectives

Various frameworks or models that scholars use to understand, explain, and analyze phenomena within a particular field of study.

Intellective Tasks

Activities or problems that require cognitive skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation to solve.