Cross-cultural research on consistency principles has shown that
a. the drive for consistency is a fairly universal phenomenon
b. interdependent cultures, such as Japan, value greater consistency more than our
own
c. interdependent cultures, such as Japan, value consistency less than our own
d. individualistic cultures value consistency more than enhancement
Answer: C
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