How Do Parent-Child Interactions in the United States Differ from Those

question 46

Multiple Choice

How do parent-child interactions in the United States differ from those in many Asian countries?

• A) Asian parents tend to ask children their preferences, whereas American parents tend to make decisions for their children.
• B) Asian parents tend to socialize their children explicitly, whereas American parents tend to let their children deduce social norms on their own.
• C) American parents tend to socialize their children explicitly, whereas Asian parents tend to let their children deduce social norms on their own.
• D) American parents tend to ask children their preferences, whereas Asian parents tend to make decisions for their children.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of personality or disposition and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

East Asians

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Americans

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