In Collectivist Cultures

question 15

Multiple Choice

In collectivist cultures:

• A) action and results count more than consensus.
• B) consensus, group achievement and group preferences and needs are more important than individual preferences and needs and individual achievement.
• C) there is more likely to be an expectation of rewards for performance than for cooperation.
• D) team members prefer to work on their own, with as little direction as possible.
• E) the prevailing culture is one of 'everyone for themselves'.

Appreciate the influence of cognition and cultural differences on problem-solving approaches.

Understand the impact of incubation in overcoming problem-solving barriers.

Realize the psychological aspects of decision-making, including loss aversion and risk-taking.

Learn about the benefits of bilingualism on cognitive processing and problem-solving.

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