North Americans Are Less Concerned About Enemies Than West Africans

question 12

Multiple Choice

North Americans are less concerned about enemies than West Africans.Why is this?

• A) Since violent crime rates are lower in North America than in West Africa, North Americans do not need to worry about people harming them.
• B) North Americans are less competitive than West Africans, so it is less likely that a North American will make enemies with people they beat in competitions.
• C) North Americans view relationships in terms of choice more than West Africans; consequently, North Americans can more easily distance themselves from someone they dislike or who dislikes them.
• D) The individualistic emphasis on autonomy in North American cultures makes North Americans less socially sensitive and consequently less likely than West Africans to realize they have enemies.
• E) Compared to West Africans, North Americans are more motivated to understand their enemies and potentially turn them into friends; consequently, North Americans view their enemies as more interesting than threatening.

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