Which of the following best describes the underlying reason for the idea that positive psychology needs to be more attentive to specific interpretations of strengths?
A. Knowing specific interpretations helps researchers understand which interpretation is superior.
B. The definitions of strengths and virtues can be passed on to all citizens to increase multicultural competence.
C. An understanding of virtues allows researchers to know which society is lacking in the development of psychological strengths.
D. The meanings of strengths and virtues can be drastically different between cultures, and these differences are typically unexplored.
Ans: D
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a. power. b. cognitive dissonance. c. obedience. d. conformity.
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A) warm and use firm control. B) warm and permissive. C) cold and use firm control. D) cold and permissive.
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A. academic ability B. intelligence quotient C. job performance ratings D. diagnoses made by two or more clinicians