PS380 Multicultural Psychology Exam 8 Answers (Ashworth College)

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progress means gradual conquest of weaker groups and territories.
happiness is impossible to achieve without knowledge.
happiness is understood as a movement toward a goal.
progress means growth, complexity, competition, and freedom.
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In terms of conflict resolution, in countries with high-powered distance, disagreements between two groups are
typically resolved with the help of what?
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"Magical" powers and other paranormal activities
Money
Formal rules and procedures
Friendly advice from friends
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Across cultures, when people explain why they succeed or fail, three explanations are commonly given. These
explanations include individual ability, effort, and:
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task difficulty.
absence of money.
magical powers such as "evil eye."
presence or absence of other people.
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In class Steven always approaches the new information in a very cautious manner. Recently he was negative
toward the class notes I tried to give him. Steven's behavior is reflective of:
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self-centered bias.
social perception. WAS UNSURE
dogmatism.
cognitive dissonance.