Studies of the Kung San Culture Described in the Text

question 7

Multiple Choice

Studies of the Kung San culture described in the text showed that parents in this culture pay a great deal of attention to their infants' sharing of objects, but pay very little attention to their infants' exploration of objects. This study is cited to demonstrate the point that:

• A) synchrony develops naturally in every culture
• B) collectivist cultures emphasize the development of sharing over self-oriented behaviors
• C) attachment is significantly influenced by how children are punished and rewarded
• D) the development of autonomy occurs earlier in collectivist cultures

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Definitions:

Goal-Setting Program

A structured approach to establishing, tracking, and achieving objectives within an organization or individual life.

Timely

Occurring at a suitable or opportune moment.

Specific Feedback

Precise and detailed information provided, typically aimed at improving task performance or behavior.

Expectancy Model

A theory that explains the process that individuals go through to make choices, based on the belief that effort leads to performance and performance leads to rewards.