In our discussion of Nisbett's research on differences in thought between Eastern and Western cultures, his main hypothesis was
A) People from Eastern and Western cultures have different styles of thought because of the influence of history, philosophy, language, and geography
B) People from Eastern and Western cultures have different genetics
C) People from Eastern and Western cultures are behaviorally different
D) All of the above

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Nisbett's main hypothesis is that people from Eastern and Western cultures have different styles of thought because of the influence of history, philosophy, language, and geography. He does not suggest that these differences are due to genetics or that they manifest in behavioral differences.

In Our Discussion of Nisbett's Research on Differences in Thought