Although Many Studies Focus on Differences, There Are Striking Similarities

question 16

Multiple Choice

Although many studies focus on differences, there are striking similarities among groups of immigrants. For example, in a study comparing New York City immigrants from 27 countries, the ______ was a common theme.

• A) desire to be rich
• B) release of cultural values of their homeland
• C) importance of religion or spirituality
• D) importance of education

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Definitions:

Constructs Predict

Theoretical concepts or ideas proposed to forecast outcomes or behaviors based on certain conditions.

Fundamental Postulate

A core principle in Kelly's personal construct theory stating that a person's processes are psychologically channelized by the ways in which he anticipates events.

11 Corollaries

A set of principles associated with George Kelly's personal construct theory that explain how individuals' psychological processes are organized.

Personal Construct Theory

A psychological theory proposing that individuals interpret the world and experiences through a unique system of personal constructs.