A young adult in an individualistic culture is highly dependent on their parents for decision-making. How might cultural context influence the determination of whether this behavior is atypical?

• A. Cultural context does not affect the determination of atypical behavior.
• B. This behavior is typical in all cultures.
• C. In an individualistic culture, this behavior may be considered atypical as it deviates from the norm of independence.
• D. In an individualistic culture, dependence is always encouraged.

Answer: (C)