Which Statement About Cultural Differences in the Effect of Physical

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which statement about cultural differences in the effect of physical and abusive punishment on children's likelihood of becoming aggressive is TRUE?

• A)Both physical and abusive punishment lead to aggression equally in all cultures.
• B)Whereas physical punishment leads to aggression equally in all cultures, the strength of the association for abusive punishment varies somewhat among cultures.
• C)Whereas abusive punishment leads to aggression in all cultures, the strength of the association for physical punishment varies somewhat among cultures.
• D)Neither physical nor abusive punishment leads to aggression in any culture.

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Definitions:

Hofstede's Dimensions

A framework for cross-cultural communication, developed by Geert Hofstede, that describes the effects of a society's culture on the values of its members.

Cultural Personality

A term that may refer to the collective personality characteristics, attitudes, and traits shared by people within a particular culture.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which individuals within a society accept that power in institutions and organizations is distributed unequally.

Openness

One of the five factors; willingness to try new things and be open to new experiences.