Which Finding Has Been Used to Support the Argument That

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which finding has been used to support the argument that personality itself has no meaning in collectivist societies?

• A) the inability of researchers to find Big Five domains in cultures outside of the United States
• B) the relatively few number of trait-related words in Chinese
• C) the inability of Japanese individuals to understand personality inventories
• D) the lack of predictive validity of trait measures in Asian countries

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Definitions:

Performance Accomplishment

Achievements or outcomes that demonstrate an individual's or group's effective execution of tasks, often measured against pre-defined standards or goals.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act based on the expected outcomes of their actions.

Motivation Components

The various elements that drive an individual's behavior towards achieving specific goals, including intrinsic and extrinsic motivators.

Lower-order Need

Basic physiological and safety needs that individuals seek to fulfill before addressing more complex desires or psychological aspects.