Which of the following is a New Zealand Maori construct that includes shame,self-abasement,feelings of inferiority,inadequacy,self-doubt,shyness,excessive modesty,and withdrawal (Sachdev,1990).It does not have an exact equivalent in European or American societies.

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Whakama is a Maori concept that encompasses a range of negative psychological states including shame, self-abasement, feelings of inferiority, inadequacy, self-doubt, shyness, excessive modesty, and withdrawal. It is specific to Maori culture and does not have a direct equivalent in European or American societies.

Which of the Following Is a New Zealand Maori Construct