Questions: According to cultural psychologists Markus and Kitayama (1991), the dominant model of the self in North American contexts is a(n) one: In such a model being a person means being distinct from others and behaving similarly across situations. a. independent b. dependent c. interdependent d. idiosyncratic

The answer is a. independent

Markus and Kitayama (1991) describe the dominant model of the self in North American contexts as "independent." This model emphasizes individuality, self-reliance, and the idea that a person is distinct from others, maintaining consistent behavior across different situations.

This option does not align with Markus and Kitayama's description of the North American model. A dependent self-concept would imply reliance on others, which contrasts with the independent model.

While interdependence is a key concept in many cultures, particularly in East Asian contexts, it is not the dominant model in North American contexts according to Markus and Kitayama. Interdependence emphasizes connectedness and the influence of social relationships on the self.

Idiosyncratic refers to behaviors or characteristics that are peculiar or unique to an individual. While it might seem related to individuality, it does not specifically capture the broader cultural model of independence described by Markus and Kitayama.