You are chatting with a stranger in a coffee shop.Every time you ask him something about himself, he talks about associations to which he belongs and clubs he has joined.He rarely talks about his own attributes.Which of the following best describes him?
A) individualistic
B) incremental theory of self
C) interdependent view of self
D) low in self-awareness
E) high in conscientiousness

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The person's tendency to define himself through associations and groups rather than individual attributes suggests an interdependent view of self. This perspective emphasizes connectedness and relational aspects of the self in defining identity, common in many collectivist cultures.

You Are Chatting with a Stranger in a Coffee Shop