In Discussing Cultural Differences in Conceptions of the Self, Scholars

question 14

Multiple Choice

In discussing cultural differences in conceptions of the self, scholars typically distinguish between the __________ promoted by individualistic cultures and the __________ promoted by collectivistic cultures.

• A)independent self; interdependent self
• B)interdependent self; independent self
• C)self as an object; self as a being
• D)self as a being; self as an object

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Definitions:

Allocare

Literally, “other-care”; the care of children by people other than the biological parents.

Biological Parents

The parents who are genetically related to the child, typically referring to the mother and father from whom the child inherits DNA.

Cognitive Theory

A theoretical perspective that emphasizes internal mental processes as the key to understanding human behavior.

Working Model

In cognitive theory, a set of assumptions that the individual uses to organize perceptions and experiences. For example, a person might assume that other people are trustworthy and be surprised by an incident in which this working model of human behavior is erroneous.