In a Study of Japanese and American Individuals (Matsumoto Et

question 85

Multiple Choice

In a study of Japanese and American individuals (Matsumoto et al. ,2002) ,how did the two cultures differ with regards to reading emotions?

• A)The Japanese were more accurate in identifying the correct emotion being expressed.
• B)The Americans were more accurate in identifying the correct emotion being expressed.
• C)The Japanese interpreted low intensity emotions as being under-expressed;Americans interpreted high intensity emotions as exaggerated.
• D)The Americans interpreted low intensity emotions as being understated;Japanese interpreted high intensity emotions as exaggerated.

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