In the Context of the Obedience Experiments,which of the Following

question 100

Multiple Choice

In the context of the obedience experiments,which of the following is true of the views of different cultures on conformity?

• A)In individualistic countries,university students are more likely to see themselves as more conforming than others.
• B)Conformity rates are lower in collectivistic countries than in individualistic countries.
• C)Although nonconformity supports creative problem solving,groups thrive when coordinating their responses to threats.
• D)Countries that have a high risk of diseases tend to have cultures with relatively low conformity levels than countries with low risk.

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Definitions:

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