When Mr.Thompson lived overseas for a year,he was very surprised at how much respect he received from people simply because he was an older person.His sense of surprise suggests that he had NOT previously lived in a culture characterized by
A) social diversity.
B) collectivism.
C) extraversion.
D) individualism.

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In cultures characterized by collectivism, there is often a high level of respect for elders and their wisdom. Mr. Thompson's surprise at the respect he received suggests he was not accustomed to this aspect of collectivist cultures, implying he may have come from a culture with different values, possibly more individualistic.

When MrThompson Lived Overseas for a Year,he Was Very Surprised at at How