In Guatemala,the Good of the Group Prevails Over the Good

question 60

Multiple Choice

In Guatemala,the good of the group prevails over the good of the individual.From birth,individuals are integrated into strong,cohesive groups and are identified in terms of their group allegiance and their group role.Group members are expected to take care of one another and follow group norms to avoid deviating from the group in opinions and behavior.This description reveals that Guatemala is a(n) ____ society.

• A)collectivist
• B)high uncertainty avoidance
• C)individualist
• D)feminine

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Definitions:

Industrial System

An economic and social system based on the large-scale production and distribution of goods, characterized by the use of machinery and often associated with the industrial revolution.

Manufacturing

The process of producing goods on a large scale using labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processing or formulation.

Samuel Slater

An industrialist known as the "Father of the American Industrial Revolution" for his role in bringing British textile technology to America.

First Factory

Referenced commonly as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, a facility where goods are manufactured or processed, with the first factories emerging in the 18th century.