Consider the following finding from a study conducted in the United States that asked children to describe themselves: "Forty-four percent of children who were born outside of the United States mentioned this biographical fact when describing themselves, whereas only 7 percent of those born in the United States mentioned their place of birth." This finding best supports the ________ hypothesis.

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The finding supports the distinctiveness hypothesis, which suggests that individuals are more likely to mention characteristics that make them stand out or are unique in a given context. Children born outside the U.S. may see their birthplace as a distinctive trait in the context of living in the U.S.

Consider the Following Finding from a Study Conducted in the United