Cultures Which Are Low in Uncertainty Avoidance Index Are More

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Multiple Choice

Cultures which are low in Uncertainty Avoidance Index are more likely to

• A) seek absolute truth.
• B) accord a high level of importance to rules as a means of avoiding risk.
• C) 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:

Flashbulb Memory

A highly detailed, exceptionally vivid 'snapshot' of a moment or circumstance in which a piece of surprising and consequential (or emotionally arousing) news was heard.

Emotional Event

An occurrence that triggers a strong emotional response, which can significantly impact an individual's psychological state and behavior.

Vivid

Vivid is often used to describe memories or descriptions that are so clear and strong that they seem real, producing a feeling of being experienced again.

Flashbulb Memory

Highly detailed, exceptionally vivid 'snapshot' of the moment and circumstances in which a piece of surprising and consequential (or emotionally arousing) news was heard.