How Do Shy Children Tend to Be Viewed by Chinese

question 102

Multiple Choice

How do shy children tend to be viewed by Chinese parents and parents?

• A) The Chinese parents would be likely to wish their child could be more assertive and independent.
• B) The American parents would be unlikely to wish their child could be more assertive and independent.
• C) The Chinese parents would be pleased that their child would easily fit into a group and not make waves.
• D) The American parents would be pleased that their child would easily fit into a group and not make waves.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which individuals believe they have no control over their situation and therefore stop trying to change or escape from their circumstances, often leading to decreased motivation and depression.

Learned Optimism

The practice of recognizing and challenging negative thoughts in order to develop a more positive outlook on life and increase resilience.

Explanatory Style

A psychological attribute that indicates how people explain to themselves why they experience particular events, either positive or negative.

Valid Concern

Any issue or problem that is grounded in reality and deemed legitimate or reasonable to worry about or consider.