When Suellen Learns That Her Roommate Will Be an International

question 119

Multiple Choice

When Suellen learns that her roommate will be an international student from Britain,she is worried that her roommate will be stiff and reserved.She is very surprised,but pleased,when Diana turns out to be bouncy and emotional.Suellen is surprised because Diana's behavior violates:

• A) cross-cultural congruence.
• B) gender norms for emotionality.
• C) cultural display rules.
• D) conformity.

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Definitions:

Momentary Memory

Refers to the very brief storage of sensory information in the memory system, also known as sensory memory.

Automatically Processed

Information processing that occurs subconsciously and without the need for conscious attention or control.

Working Memory

A mental system with restricted capability tasked with holding information briefly for the purposes of processing and altering it.

Iconic Memory

A type of visual sensory memory that holds a brief photographic image of a scene that has just been perceived, lasting for a very short period of time.