The American cultural conception of self results in children:

a. Developing an interdependent view of the self and defining themselves in terms of personal attributes

b. Developing an independent view of the self and defining themselves in terms of the groups they belong to

c. Developing an interdependent view of the self and defining themselves in terms of the groups they belong to

d. Developing an independent view of the self and defining themselves in terms of personal attributes

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Adelyn Dudley

28 August, 21:13

The American cultural conception of self results in children:

a. Developing an interdependent view of the self and defining themselves in terms of personal attributes

b. Developing an independent view of the self and defining themselves in terms of the groups they belong to

c. Developing an interdependent view of the self and defining themselves in terms of the groups they belong to

d. Developing an independent view of the self and defining themselves in terms of personal attributes

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Hunter Fuller · Answer 1

Answer: d. Developing an independent view of the self and defining themselves in terms of personal attributes

Explanation:

Self concept is the realization that we are individuals, different from others. It starts as early as 18 months in children. By the age of four, children can describe themselves using personal attributes, and emotional characteristics by age 6.

Self concept can be molded by cultural influences. For example in Collectivistic cultures, where there is an emphasis on interdependent relationships and belonging to communities and families, a study found that individuals are more likely to describe themselves as playing a social role such as "I am Jane's father".

An Individualistic culture on the other hand enforces an independent self concept and creates a view of the self based on personal attributes.