Carisa was born and raised in a traditional Latin American culture; Olga was born and raised in an industrialized western city. Based on evidence from cross-cultural studies comparing individualistic and collectivist cultures, which of the following is likely true of Carisa in comparison to Olga?

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Collectivist cultures, like the one that Carisa was raised in, tend to emphasize the importance of unity and social harmony. As a result, people from collectivist cultures are less likely to make sweeping generalizations about others (i.e., the fundamental attribution error) and more focused on contextual factors that contribute to a person's behavior. Conversely, people from individualistic cultures, like Olga's, tend to prioritize individual freedoms and personal achievements over group cohesion, which can lead to more attributional biases. Therefore, Carisa is less prone to the fundamental attribution error than Olga.

Carisa Was Born and Raised in a Traditional Latin American