Question

Robbie is a 4-year-old boy in the U.S. who is encouraged to stand out from the rest and make his needs known. Sean is a 4-year-old boy in Japan who is encouraged to blend in and refrain from making himself distinct. Robbie is growing up with a(n) _________, and Sean is growing up with _______.

Answer 1

Answer:

- Robbie: individualistic orientation.

- Sean: collectivistic orientation.

Explanation:

Robbie, as the great majority of Western-Civilization boys and girls, is growing up inside an individualistic culture, where autonomy and personal identity are the cornerstones of social approval.

On the other hand, Sean, like many other boys and girls living in Eastern countries, is growing up in a collectivistic culture, where unity and selflessness are highly valued within the community.