When People in Western Cultures Learn About the Interdependent View

question 155

Multiple Choice

When people in Western cultures learn about the interdependent view of the self, and people in Asian cultures learn of the independent view of the self, what is the typical reaction?

• A) "Of course, they are so similar, it's easy to understand."
• B) Many decide to change their view of self and "convert" to the view held by the other culture.
• C) Many wish to promote a vision of a unified intradependent view of the self.
• D) Many have difficulty understanding how the others could view the world in such a way.

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