Many East Asian cultures practice particularism—that is, ______.

a. the belief that particular or unique rules and guidelines apply to each individual relationship
b. where interactants try to treat others as equally as possible, regardless of status or intimacy level of the partners
c. the practice of initiating interaction with persons of similar backgrounds
d. the practice of initiating interaction with persons of diverse backgrounds


a. the belief that particular or unique rules and guidelines apply to each individual relationship

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latitude in formulating an answer. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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One primary difference between female-female friendships and male-male friendships is

A. female-female friendships function on one primary level, while malemale friendships serve multiple purposes. B. female-female friendships are more based on bonding experiences and shared activities than male-male friendships. C. unlike male-male friendships, competitiveness is not a concern in female-female friendships. D. male-male friendships tend to serve different purposes than femalefemale friendships.

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Which of the following research hypotheses affords greater statistical power?

a. There is a relationship between amount of nonverbal mirroring and liking in initial interactions. b. Increased exposure to violent cartoons is associated with increased tolerance for aggressive behavior on the playground. c. Frequency of criticism is related to the frequency of defensive communication practices in marital relationships. d. Employees and managers differ with regard to the use of touching in manager-employee interactions.

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