The Old Saying That "The Nail That Stands Up Gets

question 94

Multiple Choice

The old saying that "the nail that stands up gets pounded down" most likely developed in a ____ culture.

• A) democratic
• B) individualist
• C) collectivist
• D) traditional

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Definitions:

Superego

A component of Freud's psychoanalytic theory representing the ethical and moral dimensions of personality, internalizing societal standards of right and wrong.

Social-Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in understanding social behavior.

Inner Traits

Characteristic qualities or attributes that make up an individual’s personality, often considered to be internal and stable.

Situational Influences

External factors in the environment that affect individual behavior, decision-making, and attitudes in specific contexts.