When asked "I am . . .," _________ are more likely to respond in terms of their families, gender, or nation ("I am a father," "I am a Buddhist," "I am Japanese") (Triandis, 2001).
A)collectivists
B)individualists
C)humanists
D)neo-Freudians

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Collectivists prioritize their group identity and relationships with others, which leads them to identify themselves in terms of their families, culture, and nation. In contrast, individualists prioritize their personal accomplishments and characteristics, which leads them to identify themselves in terms of their achievements and attributes. Humanists and neo-Freudians are not directly relevant to this phenomenon.

When Asked "I Am