Nisbett (2003) Suggested That the Difference in Ways of Thinking

question 42

Multiple Choice

Nisbett (2003) suggested that the difference in ways of thinking came from differences in Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.With that in mind, how would you expect your new roommate, who is from Korea, to think?

• A) holistically
• B) analytically
• C) representatively
• D) controlled and slowly

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by the tendency to experience negative emotions, such as anxiety, sadness, and anger, more frequently and intensely than others.

Social Environment

The immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops, including the culture, institutions, and people they regularly interact with.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to individuals' beliefs about the extent to which the outcomes of their actions are under their own control (internal locus) or influenced by external factors (external locus).

Personal Beliefs

Deeply held convictions or opinions that guide an individual's actions and judgements.