Studies on the Cultural Differences in Temperament Demonstrate That

question 25

Multiple Choice

Studies on the cultural differences in temperament demonstrate that

• A) Japanese mothers usually say that babies come into the world as independent beings who must learn to rely on their parents through close physical contract.
• B) American mothers tend to interact gently, soothingly, and gesturally with their babies.
• C) Japanese mothers typically believe that they must wean babies away from dependency toward autonomy.
• D) American mothers tend to discourage babies from expressing strong emotion, which contributes to their infants' tranquility.

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Definitions:

Dogmatism

Leads a person to see the world as a threatening place and to regard authority as absolute.

Conventional Values

Traditional beliefs or norms that are widely accepted within a society or among members of a particular group.

Recognized Authority

An individual or institution regarded as being knowledgeable or having official power in a particular field.

External Locus

A psychological perspective where an individual believes that control over their life events and outcomes lies outside themselves.