Cross-Cultural Research on the Development of Cognitive Abilities Suggests That

question 97

Multiple Choice

Cross-cultural research on the development of cognitive abilities suggests that cultures value and develop those skills that

• A) are useful in the daily activities required in their cultural settings.
• B) are universally needed for human survival.
• C) allow humans to achieve higher levels of cognition than other primates.
• D) were taught to us by our ancestors even if they are no longer relevant to our daily lives.

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Definitions:

Type A Personality

A personality configuration characterized by a constant sense of urgency, competitiveness, impatience, and high stress.

Type B Personality

A personality trait characterized by a composed, indulgent, and leisurely disposition.

External Locus

A belief that one's life events are largely determined by external factors, forces, or agents beyond one's control.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A coping strategy that involves identifying and expressing emotions associated with stress and seeking emotional support from others, rather than directly addressing the source of stress.