If an American and a Korean Student Are Both Given

question 57

Multiple Choice

If an American and a Korean student are both given feedback that they have done poorly at a task,who would be more likely to blame him- or herself for the failure?

• A) The American, because of a belief in a just world.
• B) The American, because honesty is an essential cultural value.
• C) The Korean, because false modesty is encouraged in the culture.
• D) The Korean, because self-criticism is an important "glue" in the culture.
• E) The American, because of defensiveness relative to others.

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Definitions:

Gastric Secretion

The release of digestive enzymes and acids by the stomach’s lining to aid in food digestion.

Duodenal pH

The level of acidity or alkalinity in the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine, which plays a critical role in digestive processes.

Gastrin

A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid.

Intestinal Phase

A phase of gastric secretion that begins when food enters the small intestine, triggering hormones that influence digestive processes.