There Are Four People Participating in a Study, Two Japanese

question 12

Essay

There are four people participating in a study, two Japanese participants (Masatoshi and Hitoshi) and two European American participants (Mason and Harry).They are all discussing their recent emotional experiences.Masatoshi and Mason both report experiencing a lot of respect for others, and Hitoshi and Harry both report experiencing a lot of pride.Based on this information and empirical evidence on cultural differences in emotional experiences, draw a graph that shows the extent to which each person feels positive feelings in general.

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Definitions:

Individualism

An ideology supporting the precedence of individual liberties over centralized authority or societal regulation.

Power Distance Cultures

Refers to cultures that accept and expect that power is distributed unequally among individuals.

Submissively

In a manner that shows a readiness to conform to the authority or will of others, often without resistance.

Uncertainty Avoidance Culture

Cultures that exhibit a low tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity, often relying on strict rules, regulations, and procedures to minimize the unpredictability of future events.