Question

Which of the following statements about individualism are true?
1. It values individual over group goals.
2. It rates family higher than individual identity.
3. It values independence more than interdependence.
4. It rates individual choice higher than obligation.

Answer 1

True: 1, 3, 4. False: 2.

Briefly:
- 1 is true — individualism emphasizes personal goals and autonomy over group goals.
- 2 is false — valuing family identity over the individual is characteristic of collectivism, not individualism.
- 3 is true — individualist cultures prioritize independence rather than interdependence.
- 4 is true — individual choice and personal freedom are typically rated above duty or obligation in individualist frameworks.