Which of the Following Statements on Self-Concept Across Cultures Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements on self-concept across cultures is FALSE?

• A)People in individualistic countries persist more when they are succeeding.
• B)For Japanese college students,happiness comes with positive social engagement.
• C)Individualists make comparisons with others to boost their self-esteem.
• D)Asian collectivists are more likely to make downward social comparisons than individualists.

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Definitions:

Gender Role Socialization

The process by which individuals learn the cultural norms and expectations associated with their gender from society.

Heteronormativity

The belief in and structuring of society around the idea that heterosexuality is the only normal and natural orientation for sexual and romantic relationships.

Agents of Socialization

The individuals, groups, or institutions that teach society's norms and roles and thus influence how individuals perceive and react to the world.

Two-spirit People

A term used by some Indigenous North American cultures to describe a person who embodies both masculine and feminine qualities.