Explain and give examples of individualistic cultures versus collectivist cultures.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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What will be an ideal response?

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David is a stay-at-home father of two young daughters who attends a "mommy and me" playgroup for young children and their caregivers. He is the only male caregiver to attend the group. According to standpoint theory, which statement(s) best explain(s) this scenario?

A) As members of different genders, David and the female caregivers have developed different ways of thinking about parenting, different techniques for parenting, and different skills for parenting. B) David and the mothers' viewpoints are limited and partial. C) David may view parenting differently from the mothers' perspectives based on their different standpoints. D) It would be possible for David and the mothers in the group to work to understand the others's standpoints. E) All of the choices are correct.

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Good teams can communicate freely without worrying about taking turns or being sure every member gets to speak

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Jose was raised in a Cuban-American community. Although he had many college friends from

other co-cultures, he proudly maintained his Cuban roots by sprinkling his speech with Spanish phrases. In addition, he enjoyed sharing examples of cultural norms from his family and neighborhood in his communication class. These examples show which kind of influence on Jose?s self-concept? A) communication with others B) association with groups C) roles we assume D) self-fulfilling prophecy

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