Which of These Is a Problem with Display Rules That

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a problem with display rules that dictate which emotions are appropriate in particular situations?

• A) There is no societal agreement on these rules.
• B) The facial expressions used to display basic emotions, such as anger or disgust, differ from culture to culture.
• C) Verbal messages are much more powerful than nonverbal sources of information, especially when verbal and nonverbal messages are incongruent.
• D) Microexpressions often give away momentary lapses in the control of our expressions.

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