When Sharlene Attended Her First Funeral, She Noticed That Everyone

question 24

Multiple Choice

When Sharlene attended her first funeral, she noticed that everyone wore black, spoke quietly and said "I'm so sorry for your loss" to family members. At the next funeral Sharlene attended, everyone behaved much the same way, and Sharlene knew what she should do. Sharlene's experiences demonstrate which concept about culture?

• A) Communication does not play a role in culture.
• B) We are born with our culture.
• C) Culture changes easily.
• D) Culture is learned.

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Definitions:

Autonomous Interdependence

A state in relationships where individuals maintain their independence while also valuing and relying on connections with others.

Egocentric

A cognitive trait where an individual is unable to understand or assume the perspective of others, typically seen in early childhood development.

Perspective-taking Skills

The capacity to understand and interpret another person's thoughts, feelings, and viewpoints, distinct for its relevance across various social contexts.

Robert Selman

A psychologist known for his work on the development of social cognition in children and adolescents, including theories of perspective-taking.