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Which of the following is a characteristics of individualistic cultures?
a. Individual rights and autonomy are valued more highly than group rights.
b. Individualistic cultures prefer collaborating and compromising to solve problems
c. Individualistic cultures are relationship oriented.
d. Individualistic cultures prefer avoiding and accommodating strategies to preserve friendships
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