_____ is a cultural orientation in which individuals belong to tightly knit social frameworks and depend strongly on extended families or clans.

A) Collectivism
B) Individualism
C) Behaviorism
D) Socialism

Collectivism emphasizes the importance of groups and the interdependence of their members, often prioritizing group goals over individual ones, which aligns with the description of a cultural orientation where individuals are part of closely connected social frameworks and rely heavily on extended families or clans.