The research of a social physiologist Vincent Hsu determined that americans tend to fulfill their ideal of self-reliance through

A. developing personal ideals

B. rebellion against social norms

C. confirming to role models

D. strong individualism

Vincent Hsu's research shows that Americans tend to full their ideal of self-reliance by (B) rebellion against the social norms. These are quite commonly found throughout each American generations, where counter-culture is a way for them to establish self-reliance.

Though individualism is a value that is an embodiment of American culture back then and now, it is not how Americans establish self-reliance. Nor do they develop personal ideals or confirm to a role model.