USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

WESTWARD EXPANSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which term means:a culture that is motivated by personal goals, rights, and benefits.
A
environmentalism
B
meritocracy
C
collectivism
D
individualism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Individualistic cultures emphasize the needs and desires of individuals over those of the group and the relationships of individuals with respect to other individuals. These cultures expect individuals to learn and discover what their values and interests are independent of the group’s social structures.

Detailed explanation-2: -A few countries that are considered individualistic cultures include the United States, Germany, Ireland, South Africa, and Australia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Individualistic cultures are characterized by individualism, which is the prioritization or emphasis of the individual over the entire group. In individualistic cultures people are motivated by their own preference and viewpoints.

Detailed explanation-4: -In individualistic cultures, people behave according to self-interest and personal preferences and consider independence and self-sufficiency very important. In collectivist cultures, groups are of primary importance-individuals are secondary.

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