Jacob tries to avoid ambiguity and vagueness. What would Jacob's behavior be an example of?
A)masculinity.
B)power distance.
C)uncertainty avoidance.
D)tolerance.
E)individualism.

Question

Jacob tries to avoid ambiguity and vagueness. What would Jacob's behavior be an example of?
A)masculinity.
B)power distance. 
C)uncertainty avoidance. 
D)tolerance. 
E)individualism.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jacob's behavior is an example of uncertainty avoidance. Uncertainty avoidance is a cultural dimension that refers to the degree to which individuals within a society feel threatened by ambiguous or unknown situations and try to avoid them. Jacob's behavior of avoiding ambiguity and vagueness is consistent with societies that value certainty and structure.

Jacob Tries to Avoid Ambiguity and Vagueness