In the Context of Cultural Differences in How the Need

question 44

Multiple Choice

In the context of cultural differences in how the need for achievement (nAch) is expressed,the psychologist Demerath found that in Papua New Guinea,_____.

• A)students were taught to value individual achievement more than group achievement
• B)parents of high-achieving students had them classified as special-education students
• C)schools were seen as noncompetitive places where it was important for all to do well
• D)students viewed cheating as a common and acceptable practice

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Definitions:

Reproductive Potential

The inherent capacity of an organism to produce offspring, determined by factors such as age, health, and environmental conditions.

Core-Fringe-Legume Pattern

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Anthropologist

A scientist who studies human societies, cultures, and their development.

Ideal Type

A conceptual model or typology used in the social sciences to describe a particular set of characteristics that could be observed in various instances, though not necessarily attainable in reality.