Lumusi Is a Ghanaian Teenager Who Reports Having More Enemies

question 49

Multiple Choice

Lumusi is a Ghanaian teenager who reports having more enemies than Lisa, who is an American teenager.According to research discussed in the textbook on Ghana, which of the following explains why Lumusi reports having more enemies than Lisa?

• A) There is more conflict in their lives, so Ghanaians need to be more wary about enemies.
• B) Ghanaians have more relationships than Westerners, so it follows that they will also have more enemies.
• C) Enemies are desirable in Ghanaian contexts, so people there seek them out.
• D) Ghanaians are more likely than Westerners to have relationships with people they did not choose and subsequently cannot avoid.
• E) Lumusi may report having more enemies but she actually does not.

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Definitions:

Characteristic Pattern

Repeated behaviors or actions that are distinctive and typical of an individual or group.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, sociability, and a tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or injure another being, either physically or psychologically.

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