Cultures Which Are Low in Uncertainty Avoidance Index

question 73

Multiple Choice

Cultures which are low in Uncertainty Avoidance index:

• A) seek absolute truth.
• B) accord a high level of importance to rules as a means of avoiding risk.
• C) tend to be distrustful of new ideas or behaviors.
• D) dogmatically stick to historically tested patterns of behavior.
• E) take a more empirical approach to understanding and knowledge.

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Definitions:

Enriched Environment

A setting or conditions that provide enhanced sensory, cognitive, and social stimulation compared to standard environments.

Hippocampus

A part of the brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Behavioral Sensitization

The process by which repeated exposure to a stimulus results in the progressive amplification of a response.