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:

Sexual Abuse

Unauthorized and harmful sexual activity or actions forced upon one person by another, often involving coercion and without consent.

Alcohol Rehabilitation

A process of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment for dependency on alcohol in order to restore a patient's ability to function without alcohol.

Involuntary Hospitalization

The act of admitting an individual to a psychiatric facility against their will for evaluation and treatment, typically because they are deemed a danger to themselves or others.

Major Depression

A psychological condition marked by an ongoing low mood or lack of enjoyment in pursuits, significantly disrupting everyday functioning.