Which of the Following Is Not True About Individuals with More

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about individuals with more materialistic values?

• A)They have larger ecological footprints than people with less materialistic values.
• B)They prize and prioritize monetary wealth and material possessions more than people with less materialistic values.
• C)They likely developed these values because of unmet emotional needs and materialistic role models.
• D)They likely have a genetic predisposition to become more materialistic than other individuals.

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Definitions:

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that emphasize the needs and goals of the group as a whole over the needs and desires of each individual.

External Attributions

External attributions are explanations for one's behavior or outcomes based on external circumstances or environmental factors, rather than personal characteristics.

Internal Attributions

The process of attributing behavior to internal characteristics of the agent, such as personality, attitude, or effort.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors in explaining others' behavior.