A teenager in a collectivist culture prefers solitude and avoids group activities. How might cultural context influence the determination of whether this behavior is atypical?

• A. In a collectivist culture, this behavior may be considered atypical as it deviates from the norm of group participation.
• B. Cultural context does not affect the determination of atypical behavior.
• C. This behavior is typical in all cultures.
• D. In a collectivist culture, individual preferences are always prioritized.

Answer: (A)