Mei is a 5-year-old growing up in Japan.She and her mother hear a story about a young girl who is very aggressive.What are Mei and her mother most likely to think will happen to the protagonist when she grows up?

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Cultural research suggests that in collectivist societies like Japan, there is a stronger belief in the malleability of personal characteristics. Children, in particular, are often more optimistic about change and personal growth than adults. Therefore, Mei, being a child, is more likely than her mother to expect that the protagonist can change for the better.

Mei Is a 5-Year-Old Growing Up in Japan