Robbie is a 4-year-old boy in the U.S.who is encouraged to stand out from the rest and make his needs known.Sean is a 4-year-old boy in Japan who is encouraged to blend in and refrain from making himself distinct.Robbie is growing up with a(n)_________,and Sean is growing up with _______.

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Robbie is growing up with an individualistic orientation, where he is encouraged to stand out and assert his needs, while Sean is growing up with a collectivistic orientation where blending in and prioritizing the needs of the group is valued. This is different from having no self-concept or being completely without a sense of individuality. Therefore, option A and D can be eliminated. Additionally, option B is incorrect as Sean is being encouraged to develop a sense of identity within the larger collective culture of Japan, so he is still developing a self-concept within that context.

Robbie Is a 4-Year-Old Boy in the U