In the United States, Promptness Is Considered a Virtue

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the United States, promptness is considered a virtue. Americans are expected to be on time to an event, and they expect others to do so as well. Which aspect of culture best explains this behavior?

• A) Culture is a simple concept.
• B) Culture is something one is born with.
• C) Culture is unique to each individual in a society.
• D) Culture is time-bound.
• E) Culture is acquired, that is, it is learned.

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Definitions:

The Halo Effect

The halo effect is a cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait influences the perception of other traits of an individual or object.

Social Information Processing

Involves how individuals perceive, interpret, and respond to social information in their environment, affecting their social interactions and outcomes.

Social Comparison

Social Comparison is the process by which individuals evaluate their own abilities, qualities, and situations against those of others to form judgments about themselves.

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that proposes that the nature of an individual’s job or the characteristics of the work can influence their motivation, satisfaction, and performance.