Americans proclaim the need for honesty but cheat on their tax returns This situation indicates that_____________?
Correct answer: B. Americans often follow a covert culture in actual behavior
- A. the overt culture is consistent
- B. Americans often follow a covert culture in actual behavior
- C. there is no covert culture in the United States
- D. people are only human
Explanation
The stated ideal of honesty is part of overt or ideal culture, while cheating on taxes reveals the covert norms followed in actual practice. The contradiction shows a gap between proclaimed values and behavior.
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