Which of the following best describes cultural differences in the facial expression of emotion?

A) Many faces of emotion do not differ significantly from one culture to another.
B) Facial expressions of basic emotions vary from one culture to another.
C) Facial expressions of human beings are not innate, but are learned from one's culture.
D) Unlike facial expressions, display rules for emotion appear to be universal.

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Yanique Campbell · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Research in psychology, particularly the work of Paul Ekman, has shown that the facial expressions for basic emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust are universal across different cultures. This suggests that these expressions are innate and not learned from one's culture. However, the way emotions are expressed can be moderated by cultural display rules, indicating when and how it's appropriate to show emotions, which can vary significantly between cultures.

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