Why are perceptions of national character sometimes more accurate than self-reports from members of that culture?
A. Perceptions of national character are based on a broader cultural viewpoint than are self-reports.
B. National character doesn't change over time.
C. National character is usually well established and agreed on, whereas self-reports lack reliability.
D. Perceptions of national character are collected by combining many individual self-reports.
Answer: A
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