A professor notices that a Japanese student in her class is particularly self-critical and constantly striving for improvement. Even when the professor provides positive feedback, the student focuses on ways he could improve his work. A social psychologist may connect this self-criticism and drive for self-improvement to which of the following components?

A. culture
B. stereotypes
C. self-esteem
D. group dynamics


Answer: A

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