What Is Meant by a Display Rule

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is meant by a display rule?

• A) an understanding of when and under what conditions emotions and feelings may be displayed within a culture
• B) an understanding of what behaviors can be expressed when someone is new to a situation
• C) an understanding of how children are to act in the presence of adults
• D) an understanding of how to hide emotions from others

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Definitions:

Internal Mental Conflict

A psychological struggle arising from opposing demands or impulses within an individual.

Biological Approach

The view of personality that focuses on the way behavior and personality are influenced by neuroanatomy, biochemistry, genetics, and evolution.

Heritability

The proportion of variation in a trait among individuals in a population that can be attributed to genetic differences.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment or stimuli.