Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding People's Interpretation

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding people's interpretation of emotions across culture?

• A) People's interpretation of emotions varies greatly across culture.
• B) Chinese consider negative emotions more useful and constructive than do people in the United States.
• C) Western individualistic cultures such as the United States view pride as undesirable.
• D) Pride is generally a positive emotion in Eastern cultures such as China and Japan.
• E) In China, people report experiencing more positive and negative emotions than people in other cultures, and the emotions they experience are more intense.

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Definitions:

Social Presence

The sense of being with another in a communication environment, which can influence behaviors, perceptions, and social interactions, applicable both in physical and virtual contexts.

Markus

A researcher notable for contributions to the field of psychology, especially in the areas of the self-concept and its influence on cognition and behavior.

Mere Presence

Refers to an entirely passive and unresponsive audience that is only physically present.

Audience Effect

The impact of an audience's presence on an individual's performance, typically leading to improvement or deterioration depending on the task's complexity and the performer's expertise.