Question

A team of psychologists is studying how negative feedback affects self-esteem in independent cultures, such as the United States, and interdependent cultures, such as Japan. These psychologists are most likely working from the __________ perspective. A. biological B. sociocultural C. evolutionary D. psychodynamic

Answer 1

the correct answer to this is choice B . sociocultural

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer for the blank is-

B. sociocultural.

Sociocultural theory for learning was proposed by psychologist Lev Vygotsky. According to this, behavior of an individual can be influenced by his surrounding that includes caretakers, society, peers, and culture at large.

As per the information in this question, a team of psychologists is studying how negative feedback ( a reaction that leads to decrease in the function/ activity) affects self-esteem in different cultures.

Therefore, it indicates that the psychologists are working from the sociocultural perspective.