ISSUES IN THE STUDY OF DEVELOPMENT SKILL

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Reference:

Topic:

Issues in the Study of Development

Skill:

Conceptual

Objective:

1.1

Answer: Individualistic cultures should be defined as fostering independence and

competition (United States and Western Europe) and collectivistic cultures as fostering

cooperation and dependence (Hispanic and Native American). Psychology must

recognize the influence of these cultural approaches in the responses and reactions of

people to various psychological tests and measures.