Engai is a member of the Masai indigenous group in Kenya and Joseph is an American college student.Based on your knowledge of Ma and Schoeneman's (1997) study on self-descriptions, how is each person most likely to finish the statement "I am ..."?
A) Engai: "I am a charitable person"; Joseph: "I am athletic"
B) Engai: "I am a father"; Joseph: "I am a son"
C) Engai: "I am a member of the elders council"; Joseph: "I am outgoing"
D) Engai: "I am loyal"; Joseph: "I am a member of a fraternity"
E) Engai: "I am a herder"; Joseph: "I am a college student"

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Ma and Schoeneman's (1997) study found that individuals from collectivist cultures (like the Masai) are more likely to describe themselves in terms of social roles and community membership, while individuals from individualist cultures (like the US) are more likely to describe themselves in terms of personal traits and characteristics.

Engai Is a Member of the Masai Indigenous Group in Kenya