The Early Socialization of Emotions Varies from Culture to Culture

question 56

Multiple Choice

The early socialization of emotions varies from culture to culture. Compared to American mothers, mothers among the Gusii and Aka tribes of central Africa are more likely to

• A) try to dampen (regulate) their infants' negative emotions
• B) try to prolong or intensify their infant's positive emotions
• C) both of these
• D) none of these

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