In Cultures with High Uncertainty Avoidance, People Are

question 27

Multiple Choice

In cultures with high uncertainty avoidance, people are:

• A) less likely to have patience for detailed product information.
• B) less likely to buy something quickly because of perceived scarcity.
• C) more likely to believe in superstitions and myths.
• D) more likely to visit casinos and gamble.

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Definitions:

Evolution

A process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Progressive Change

Gradual transformation or development over time in a specific, usually forward or beneficial, direction.

Phrenology

A now-discredited theory that suggested the bumps on the skull could predict mental traits or character.

Localization of Function

The concept in neurology and psychology that specific parts of the brain are responsible for specific functions or behaviors.