In "Nice Girls Don't Talk to Rastas," Gmelch notes that American students often behave according to a principle called personal autonomy when they live among people in other societies. This means that
a. if they see what they believe is "truth," they can act without concern for what others think.
b. they should be able to have their own private space in which to live.
c. they can feel free to criticize local people.
d. if they don't like a local custom, they can ignore it.
Correct Answer: a
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