When a Group of European-American Adults and a Group of Chinese

question 155

Multiple Choice

When a group of European-American adults and a group of Chinese adults were asked to recall 20 memories from any time in their lives, which group(s) tended to remember important social or historical events and their interactions with family members, friends, and others?

• A)neither group of adults
• B)both groups of adults
• C)the European-American adults
• D)the Chinese adults

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Definitions:

External Locus

The belief that forces outside of oneself, such as luck or the actions of others, are responsible for one's life events rather than one's own efforts.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to the degree to which individuals believe they have control over the events affecting their lives.

Type B Personality

A type of personality known for its peaceable, long-suffering, and casual qualities.

Stress Appraisal

Stress Appraisal is the process by which individuals evaluate and interpret a stressor to determine its significance and their ability to cope with it.