In the United States,someone who sticks her thumb up is likely trying to hitchhike or is telling someone that everything is okay.However,in Greece,this same gesture is considered obscene.This difference best demonstrates how culturally based norms called ______________ can influence emotional expressions.

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Display rules are culturally based norms that govern how and when people should express their emotions. The example given in the question highlights how different cultures have different display rules for the same gesture, which can lead to misunderstandings and misinterpretations. The other options (eliciting stimuli, primary appraisals, and instrumental behaviours) are not relevant to this particular example.

In the United States,someone Who Sticks Her Thumb Up Is