What Have Researchers Found About the Effects of Expressed Modesty

question 82

Multiple Choice

What have researchers found about the effects of expressed modesty on interpersonal attraction across cultures?

• A) Americans tend to dislike modest persons.
• B) European Americans tend to be more tolerant of personal boastfulness than African Americans.
• C) Immodesty, when it is truthful, is tolerated more by African Americans than by European Americans.
• D) European Americans value personal modesty more than Asian Americans.

Analyze the impact of life events, parental influence, and the work environment on personality traits.

Comprehend how heredity and environmental factors interact to influence personality across the lifespan.

Understand the role of belief in control and self-efficacy in personal development and outlook.

Recognize the significance of various factors, including genetic, environmental, and learned responses, in shaping our personality.

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Definitions:

High Degree

Implies a significant level or amount of something, often used to describe the intensity, quality, or level of education.

Concrete

Pertaining to an actual, specific thing or instance; real or solid; not abstract.

Emotional Stability

The extent to which we can remain calm and composed.

Emotional Composure

The ability to maintain calm and control one's emotions, especially in challenging situations.