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Tim's parents keep telling him that the only way he will have a successful career is to stay in school and finish his MA.What aspect of culture is best exemplified by his parents' argument?


Definitions:

Gambler's Fallacy

The inaccurate belief that when something is happening more frequently than is typical during a particular time, it will subsequently happen less frequently, or the other way around.

Maladaptiveness

A trait or behavior that is counterproductive to an individual's well-being or ability to meet demands of the environment.

Incompetence

The lack of ability, qualification, or capacity to perform a specified job or task effectively.

Personal Distress

Negative feelings and emotions that an individual experiences as a result of witnessing others in distress.

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