Emphasis on Personal Characteristics and Roles

Based on the study results, which group places the most emphasis on personal characteristics?

• American Undergrads

• Nairobi Undergrads

• Masai

• Samburu

Which group places the least emphasis on roles and memberships according to the study?

• American Undergrads

• Nairobi Undergrads

• Workers in Nairobi

• Samburu

What is a characteristic of the independent view of the self?

• Dependent on relationships

• Fluid between ingroups and outgroups

• Unstable across situations

• Coherent and self-contained

How does the independent view of the self derive its identity?

• From external relationships

• From inner attributes

• From societal roles

• From cultural norms

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the independent view of the self?

• Distinct from relationships

• Stable across situations

• Unique and self-contained

• Dependent on group identity

Which of the following is a characteristic of the interdependent view of the self?

• Defined by personal achievements

• Independent from social relationships

• Defined by social relationships and roles

• Focused on individual goals

How is the interdependent view of the self described in terms of flexibility?

• Rigid across situations and roles

• Flexible across situations and roles

• Unchanging in all contexts

• Limited to specific roles

What does the interdependent view of the self emphasize regarding boundaries?

• Strong boundaries from others

• Not bounded or separate from others and context

• Clear separation from social roles

• Isolation from relationships

What distinction is clear in the interdependent view of the self?

• Personal-professional distinction

• Ingroup-outgroup distinction

• Emotional-logical distinction

• Public-private distinction

What does the neural evidence suggest about Western participants when thinking about themselves versus their mothers?

• More activation in the medial prefrontal cortex when thinking about themselves

• Less activation in the medial prefrontal cortex when thinking about themselves

• No difference in activation when thinking about themselves or their mothers

• More activation in the anterior cingulate cortex when thinking about their mothers