A Cultural Orientation in Which Independence, Autonomy, and Self-Reliance Take

question 58

Multiple Choice

A cultural orientation in which independence, autonomy, and self-reliance take priority over group allegiances is called

• A) individualism.
• B) collectivism.
• C) power distance.
• D) uncertainty avoidance.

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Definitions:

Layer

A sheet, coat, or level of material, often one of several, that lies over or under another.

Action Potentials

Rapid, temporary changes in the electrical membrane potential that propagate along the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell, facilitating the transmission of signals.

Interpreted

Relating to programming languages, it describes a method where instructions are executed directly rather than being previously compiled into machine-language instructions.

Sensory Stimulus

Any external or internal event or factor that triggers a sensory response, leading to a reaction in the body or a specific behavior.