Karen Returns Home from Her First Year of College and Is

question 82

Multiple Choice

Karen returns home from her first year of college and is very proud of her first-year GPA. She earned a 3.0 (B) average. She's unhappily surprised to discover that her parents are disappointed that she didn't perform better. This difference in interpretation illustrates the power of __________ in explaining social behavior.

• A) interpersonal conflict
• B) construals
• C) achievement motivation
• D) socialization

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Definitions:

Cultural Analysis

The practice of examining the cultural characteristics of a society or social group to understand their customs, practices, and belief systems.

Observable Culture

Observable culture encompasses the visible elements of an organization's culture, such as behaviors, language, symbols, and rituals, that can be directly perceived by others.

Shared Values

Core beliefs or principles that are held in common by members of a group or organization, contributing to its culture and decision-making.

Cultural Analysis

The study of cultural practices, meanings, and values to understand social systems and the impacts of cultural factors on human behavior and interactions.