When Susan Learned That Infants in Mayan Families in Guatemala

question 142

Multiple Choice

When Susan learned that infants in Mayan families in Guatemala often sleep in their mother's bed until the child is two or three years old, she expressed her surprise that the Mayan culture was so "backward" compared with American culture. Susan's views are a good example of _____ in action.

• A) comparative psychology
• B) demand characteristics
• C) ethnocentrism
• D) expectancy effects

---

Definitions:

Environmental Scan

The process of collecting, analyzing, and using information about external influences and trends to aid strategic planning.

Organizational Culture

Represents the collective values, beliefs, and principles of organizational members that shapes their behaviors and interactions.

Motivating Employees

The process of inspiring staff to perform at their best through incentives, positive reinforcement, meaningful work, and supportive leadership.

Human Resource Audit

An examination of the human resource policies, practices, and systems of a firm (or division) to eliminate deficiencies and improve ways to achieve goals.