What is the correct definition of culture-level variables in cross-cultural psychology?

• A. Averages or norms of groups
• B. Attributes of individuals
• C. Personal attitudes and beliefs
• D. Genetic predispositions

Answer: (A)

Culture-level variables describe groups rather than individuals; they are typically expressed as averages or norms for a culture. This captures how cultures differ as whole units, not how any one person thinks or behaves. Individuals have their own attitudes and beliefs, which are variation at the person level, not the culture level. Genetic predispositions are biological factors and don’t represent the shared patterns or norms of a culture, even though culture can influence how biology manifests. So, averages or norms of groups best define culture-level variables.