What Is the Most Dominant Criticism for the Collectivistic/individualistic Dichotomy

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the most dominant criticism for the collectivistic/individualistic dichotomy in the comparison between Japan and the United States?

• A) The United States and Japan score relatively similarly on individualism measures.
• B) There is typically a great difference between the sample sizes in the United States and Japan.
• C) There are more females in the United States, and so the results are biased and uninterpretable.
• D) Individualism and collectivism are not yet well-defined constructs.

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Definitions:

Acculturation

The process of cultural change and psychological change that results following the meeting between cultures.

Enculturation

The process by which a society's culture is passed on from one generation to the next and individuals become members of their society.

Traditions

The passing down of customs, beliefs, and practices from one generation to another, often shaping communal identity.

Cultural Forms

Diverse manifestations of culture, including beliefs, practices, arts, social institutions, and technologies, which express a society's values and norms.