Compared to 8- to 10-Year-Olds from Individualistic Societies, 8- to 10-Year-Olds

question 81

Multiple Choice

Compared to 8- to 10-year-olds from individualistic societies, 8- to 10-year-olds from Taiwan (a collectivist society) are _____ about gender-role violations because _____.

• A) less flexible; of the strong prescription that people in collectivist societies conform to social expectations
• B) less flexible; Taiwanese treat gender-role prescriptions as moral rules
• C) more flexible; behaviors that promote group welfare are approved of, regardless of their correspondence to traditional gender roles
• D) more flexible; there are fewer gender-role prescriptions in egalitarian Taiwanese society

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Definitions:

Self-Interest

Acting based on the benefits one can derive for themselves, often considered in economic and psychological contexts as a primary motivator for human behavior.

Family

A socially recognized group typically joined by blood, marriage, co-residence, or adoption, forming an emotional and economic unit of society.

Kohlberg

Refers to Lawrence Kohlberg, a psychologist known for his theory of stages of moral development.

Moral Violations

Acts or behaviors that transgress established moral principles or ethical standards.