Whereas Americans have the proverb "The squeaky wheel gets the grease," Japanese have a proverb that states, "The nail that stands out gets pounded down." These two different proverbs mirror social-psychological research that has demonstrated that people in Asian cultures __________.
A) are more authoritarian than Americans
B) are more likely to defer to authority than are Americans
C) have a more interdependent concept of self than do Americans
D) do not hold differentiated self-concepts

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The Japanese proverb reflects the importance of conformity and avoiding standing out in Japanese culture. Social-psychological research has shown that Asian cultures tend to have a more interdependent concept of self, emphasizing the importance of fitting in with the group rather than standing out as an individual.

Whereas Americans Have the Proverb "The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease