Tabitha talks with her husband about whether to have surgery her doctor recommends for her, but she does not tell her parents or siblings about their decision until it has been made. This type of behavior is more common and acceptable in a(n) ______ culture.

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In individualistic cultures, personal autonomy and individual decision-making are valued. Tabitha's behavior of making a health decision with her husband without consulting her wider family aligns with the norms of individualistic cultures, where decisions are often made independently or within the nuclear family rather than in consultation with extended family or community.

Tabitha Talks with Her Husband About Whether to Have Surgery