As researchers have conducted cross-cultural investigation in recent years,the most elaborate search for traits has focused on the dichotomy between individualism and collectivism.Explain this dichotomy and how it impacts the cultures within the United States.

Cross-Cultural Investigation

Research that examines the similarities and differences across various cultures to understand how cultural context influences behaviors, values, and attitudes.

Individualism

A cultural orientation that emphasizes the importance of self-reliance, personal freedom, and individual achievement, often over communal or societal goals.

Collectivism

A cultural value or social outlook that emphasizes the importance of groups and the collective, over individual action or identity.