Two Criticisms of the Universality of Emotions Hypothesis May Be

question 20

Multiple Choice

Two criticisms of the universality of emotions hypothesis may be called:

• A) False smiles & false anger
• B) False smiles & being a wild horse
• C) False smiles & being a wild pig
• D) False smiles & plasticity

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Definitions:

Logical Arguments

Reasoning where premises are systematically connected to arrive at a justified conclusion.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience psychological discomfort when they hold two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas and are motivated to resolve this inconsistency.

Attribution Theory

The theory concerned with how individuals deduce the causes of their own and others' behavior.

Social Exchange Theory

The theory that our social behavior is an exchange process, the aim of which is to maximize benefits and minimize costs.