Recall That in an Asch-Type Conformity Experiment (Frager, 1970), Japanese

question 86

Multiple Choice

Recall that in an Asch-type conformity experiment (Frager, 1970) , Japanese students were less conforming than were North Americans. According to researchers, these findings suggest that __________.

• A) Japan is a less interdependent culture than other Asian countries
• B) in Japan, conformity is more likely in groups toward which one feels loyalty
• C) industrialization has changed Japan into a more independent culture
• D) Japanese compete with strangers but cooperate with friends

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Definitions:

Diversity

The inclusion of individuals from a range of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, seen as a key factor in enriching group dynamics and problem-solving capacities.

Multicultural

Referring to or including several cultures, promoting diversity and inclusion in a social or organizational context.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture over others.

Cultures

The shared practices, beliefs, values, customs, and social behaviors of a particular nation, society, or group that shape their way of life and worldview.