Mauro and his colleagues found that Americans were more likely than Japanese individuals to report feelings such as pride and hope, and that Japanese individuals were more likely to report feelings of shame and regret than people from Hong Kong. However, when any particular emotion did occur, it was found that the ____________ that produced it tended to be very similar.
A)cognitive appraisals
B)motivation
C)stressors
D)eliciting stimuli

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Cognitive appraisals are the processes by which individuals interpret and give meaning to events and situations, leading to emotional responses. The similarity in cognitive appraisals across cultures suggests that while the frequency of certain emotions may vary, the underlying process that leads to these emotions is consistent.

Mauro and His Colleagues Found That Americans Were More Likely