In the United States, the dominant cultural group is composed of white, middle-class Protestants. Cultural characteristics of this group include
1. Belief in fate, focus on the past, fear of change, emphasis on internal growth and improvement, and strong family orientation.
2. Focus on the past, importance of the individual, desire for inner growth and self-actualization, and focus on group goals.
3. Materialism, valuing youth, achievement orientation, and stressing the importance of the individual.
4. Desire for harmony with nature, strong present time orientation, productive, and a strong sense of individuality.
ANS: 3
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