When Confronted with a Choice Between One's Own Desires and the Needs

question 25

Multiple Choice

When confronted with a choice between one's own desires and the needs of the larger group, someone from an individualistic society will

• A) be motivated by one's own preferences and needs.
• B) be motivated by the preferences and needs of the group.
• C) tend to be motivated by variables other than oneself and one's group.
• D) tend to act in unpredictable ways.

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Definitions:

Thomas Jefferson

The third President of the United States, a Founding Father recognized for authoring the Declaration of Independence.

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