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james0929

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on: Jun 21, 2018
There is evidence of cultural differences in explanatory style. In one study, which group of students was found to make the most pessimistic statements?
 
  a. Mainland Chinese
  b. Taiwanese
  c. Chinese American
  d. Caucasian American

Question 2

Julian Rotter did his research in the United States in the 1960s. All of the following are documented changes in the American population from then until now EXCEPT
 
  a. Americans have more opportunity for control over their environment.
  b. Americans are more litigious now than 50 years ago.
  c. There is now an increased sense of external locus of control.
  d. The divorce rate is higher now than then.


flexer1n1

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a Mainland Chinese

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c: There is an increased sense of external locus of control.


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