An American student,Ronald,and his Chinese friend,Rui,are looking up at the clear blue sky,where just a few clouds are visible.Coincidentally,the clouds are all grouped into one cluster just above Ronald and Rui.The two start naming shapes that they see in the clouds.According to cultural differences in attentional style,which of the following is most likely to happen in this scenario?

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Cultural differences in attentional style suggest that individuals from East Asian cultures, like Rui, are more likely to focus on the whole scene or context, while individuals from Western cultures, like Ronald, tend to focus on individual elements. Therefore, Rui is more likely to base his answers on the cluster of clouds, while Ronald may focus on a single cloud.

An American Student,Ronald,and His Chinese Friend,Rui,are Looking Up at the Clear