What type of attributions do members of individualistic cultures tend to make?
What will be an ideal response?
Individualistic cultural systems focus on the individual, leading members of those cultures to make internal attributions about a person's traits, dispositions, or choices.
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In a study by Gardner and Steinberg (2005), people were tested on a computer driving task in which they faced a decision about whether to stop or go through yellow lights and risk being hit by another car. Adolescents, college students, and adults were tested. Each group tested with and without peers present in the room. When peers were present,
a. adolescents took fewer risks than when alone. b. adults took three times as many risks when peers were present. c. adolescents took twice as many risks as when alone. d. adolescents ignored the presence of peers in the room.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three intrapersonal components of Burke's identity control system?
A) Self-concept B) Identity standards C) Comparator D) Social behavior
Your 16-year-old sister will not leave the house without makeup on. She claims that everyone looks at her funny if she doesn't wear makeup. What would you tell her?
a. "This is an example of ‘imaginary audience'; it will continue throughout your life, although to a lesser extent." b. "This is an example of ‘imaginary audience'; you will grow out of it by age 25." c. "This is an example of ‘personal fable'; you will grow out of it by age 25." d. "This is an example of ‘personal fable'; it will continue throughout your life, although to a lesser extent."
What does research say about developmental data during later years?
What will be an ideal response?