Three of the Following Are Accurate Statements About Cultural Differences

question 35

Multiple Choice

Three of the following are accurate statements about cultural differences in children's emotional responding. Which statement is inaccurate?

• A) Children in collectivist cultures are less likely to display negative emotions that might disrupt a group's harmony.
• B) Children in the United States tend to be more emotionally expressive than children in China.
• C) Group differences in emotional expression are largely due to parental socialization practices.
• D) Within a culture, emotional expression tends to be consistent; there are few individual differences.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another.

Enzymes

Biological molecules that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.

Authoritarian

A style of leadership or governance characterized by strict obedience to authority and control over individuals without much personal freedom.

Harsh Discipline

A parenting or authoritative approach that uses strict or severe punishments and demands to control behavior.