According to the Twenty Statements Test Conducted by Cousins (1989),Japanese

question 49

Multiple Choice

According to the Twenty Statements Test conducted by Cousins (1989) ,Japanese respondents:

• A)felt awkward providing self-descriptions.
• B)tended to qualify their descriptions.
• C)generated a greater number of abstract internal attributes than did the Americans.
• D)were less individualistic than Americans when the context was specified.

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Definitions:

Abnormal Variation

A deviation from the common or expected pattern, often used in the context of psychological or physiological conditions that differ significantly from the norm.

Pathological Personality

Personality types or traits that are maladaptive, causing significant impairment or distress to the individual.

Obsessive-compulsive Personality Disorder

A disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to rejection.