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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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital to calculate net cash from operating activities.

Cash Dividend

A distribution of a portion of a company’s earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders in the form of cash.

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial report that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, breaking the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.

Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital to arrive at cash flow from operating activities.