Which of the Following Is Not a Grouping of Nations

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a grouping of nations in terms of their value orientations as defined by Fiske, Kitayama, Markus and Nisbett (1998) ?

• A) Western European nations as individualistic and egalitarian
• B) Eastern European nations as individualistic and hierarchical
• C) Oceanic nations as collectivist and egalitarian
• D) Asian nations as collectivist and hierarchical

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Definitions:

Filum Terminale

A slender fibrous tissue thread that extends from the apex of the conus medullaris to anchor the spinal cord in the lower vertebral canal.

Thecal Sac

The protective covering of the spinal cord and its nerve roots, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Conus Medullaris

The tapered, lower end of the spinal cord that occurs near the first and second lumbar vertebrae.

Lumbar Vertebrae

Lumbar Vertebrae are the five vertebrae located between the rib cage and the pelvis in the lower back, designed to bear much of the body's weight and stress.