Which Trait Is Valued in Cultures That Put Personal Goals

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which trait is valued in cultures that put personal goals ahead of group goals and define identity in terms of personal attributes rather than group memberships

• A) self-efficacy
• B) collectivism 
• C) self-worth
• D) individualism

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Definitions:

Gene Activity

The process by which the information encoded in genes is converted into products like proteins or RNA, influencing an organism's characteristics.

Identical Twins

Twins resulting from the splitting of a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetic material and typically having very similar appearances and biological characteristics.

Totipotent

A term describing a cell or nucleus that contains the complete set of genetic instructions required to direct the normal development of an entire organism. Compare with pluripotent.

Pluripotent

A term describing a stem cell that can divide to give rise to many, but not all, types of cells in an organism. Compare with totipotent.