Why Are Perceptions of National Character Sometimes More Accurate Than

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why are perceptions of national character sometimes more accurate than self-reports from members of that culture?

• A) Perceptions of national character are based on a broader cultural viewpoint than are self-reports.
• B) National character doesn't change over time.
• C) National character is usually well established and agreed on, whereas self-reports lack reliability.
• D) Perceptions of national character are collected by combining many individual self-reports.

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