Some Cross-Cultural Researchers Compare Average Levels of Traits Across Cultures

question 44

Multiple Choice

Some cross-cultural researchers compare average levels of traits across cultures. For example, Chueng and Song (1989) found that Chinese participants generally described themselves as higher on ________ when compared to an American sample.

• A) emotional reserve
• B) extraversion
• C) impulsivity
• D) sensation seeking

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Definitions:

Expertise

The extensive knowledge or skill in a specific field or area, often acquired through experience or education.

Persuasive

Having the power to convince or influence someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of emotion.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a drug.