In the context of independent construal of self in the United States as described by Markus and Kitayama (1991b),which of the following is an accurate statement?
A)People believe that standing out and asserting themselves is a virtue.
B)People routinely credit their success to a group to which they belong.
C)People strongly believe in the fundamental connectedness of human beings.
D)People prefer socializing by occupying and playing their assigned roles.

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Markus and Kitayama (1991b) describe the independent construal of self in the United States as emphasizing individualism, self-expression, and assertiveness. Therefore, people believe that standing out and asserting themselves is a virtue. Option B is not correct because individuals in an independent construal of self culture tend to credit their success to personal attributes rather than a group. Option C is not correct because while people in the United States may acknowledge the interdependence of human beings, it is not a fundamental belief as in interdependent construal of self cultures. Option D is not correct because people in an independent construal of self culture prefer to express themselves through their personal identities rather than conforming to assigned roles in social settings.

In the Context of Independent Construal of Self in the United