Early Studies Suggested That Not Only Did Collectivistic Asians Not

question 46

Multiple Choice

Early studies suggested that not only did collectivistic Asians not self-enhance; they engaged in more of the opposite tendency that is to self-efface.____________ refers to the tendency to downplay one's virtues.Some researchers have suggested that Asians,such as Chinese and particularly Japanese,not only are more self-effacing; they are downright more negative about themselves,and are more attuned to negative than positive self-evaluations,in both private and public settings

• A)Self-effacement
• B)Self-relevance
• C)Self-reliability
• D)Self-enforcement

---

Definitions:

Personal Control

An individual's ability to influence or manage their own behavior and environment.

Optimism

The inclination to maintain a hopeful and positive attitude towards the future, expecting good outcomes.

Power And Authority

Refers to the capacity to influence or control others' actions and the legitimate right to make decisions, respectively.

Ideal Self

The way you would like to be or plan to become.