Children's Personalities Are to Some Extent the Result of the Cultures

question 32

Multiple Choice

Children's personalities are to some extent the result of the cultures in which they've been raised.Which one of the following children is behaving in a way that is inconsistent with the typical expectations of his or her culture?

• A)Lian, who is Chinese, is independent and outgoing.
• B)Elena, who is Mexican American, quietly listens as her teacher explains a new procedure.
• C)Hiroshi, who is Japanese, is quiet and willingly follows his teacher's instructions.
• D)Stanley, whose Irish great-grandparents immigrated to New Jersey many years ago, eagerly speaks his mind whenever he has an opinion on a topic.

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Definitions:

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