In the context of the effect of ethnicity on personality assessment, Asians _____
a. tend to score low on collectivism
b. tend to view any form of mental disorder as a shameful condition
c. tend to avoid self-effacement and view it negatively
d. tend to score low on self-criticism
ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Asian Americans tend to view any form of mental disorder as a shameful condition that they are embarrassed to admit. As a result, they are less likely to seek treatment from a therapist or counselor for emotional problems.
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