A woman believes that a person's behavior should be based on the needs and approval of the community at large. According to Hazel Markus and Shinobu Kitayama, the woman most likely comes from a(n) ________ culture which supports ________ construals of self.

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The correct answer is D) collectivist; interdependent. This is because collectivist cultures emphasize the needs and goals of the group over the individual, leading to interdependent construals of self where individuals see themselves as part of a larger community.  Collectivist societies encourage individuals to see their behavior as determined by, organized by, and contingent on the thoughts, feelings, and actions of others in the community.

A Woman Believes That a Person's Behavior Should Be Based