Shawn Displays Something That Can Be Characterized as Being a Ritualized

question 26

Multiple Choice

Shawn displays something that can be characterized as being a ritualized display of excitement.What does this imply?

• A)Shawn had to practice a lot to be able to make this display.
• B)Shawn did not need to learn to make this display.
• C)Shawn dampened his expression of excitement so as to not upset those around him.
• D)People from other cultures likely cannot recognize that he is excited.
• E)This display is one of the expressions identified by Ekman and his colleagues.

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Definitions:

Body Defense Mechanism

The biological structures and processes within an organism that protect against disease by identifying and killing pathogens and tumor cells.

Pathogen

An organism such as a bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasite that can cause disease in its host.

Blood Vessels

Hollow structures that facilitate blood movement within the body, covering arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Cytokines

Small proteins that are crucial in controlling the growth and activity of other immune system cells and blood cells.