Which of the Following Was Found in Suh's (2002) Research

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was found in Suh's (2002) research on self-consistency in Koreans and Americans?

• A) Koreans describe themselves more similarly across situations than do Americans.
• B) Koreans who are more consistent across situations have lower subjective well-being than Koreans who are less consistent.
• C) Consistency is positively associated with likability in the United States but not in Korea.
• D) Both Americans and Koreans who are more consistent also display better social skills.
• E) Americans who are more consistent across situations are viewed as less authentic than Americans who are less consistent.

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