Cultures Which Are Low in Uncertainty Avoidance Index Are More

question 2

Multiple Choice

Cultures which are low in Uncertainty Avoidance Index are more likely to

• A) seek absolute truth.
• B) accord a high level of importance to rules as a means of avoiding risk.
• C) be distrustful of new ideas or behaviors.
• D) dogmatically stick to historically tested patterns of behavior.
• E) take a more empirical approach to understanding and knowledge.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions, presenting symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

Incidence

The frequency or rate at which certain events or cases occur within a specified population over a particular period of time.

Sensitization

The method wherein continuous exposure to an external factor progressively increases the intensity of a reaction.

Cellular Tolerance

A phenomenon occurring when cells decrease their responsiveness to a substance after repeated exposure.