Josh noticed that people from Japan tend not to smile as much in public as people from Canada. This is most likely the effect of
A)display rules
B)the two-factor theory of emotion
C)nonverbal synchrony
D)lowered arousal
E)facial feedback

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Display rules are culturally specific standards that dictate the types and frequencies of emotions that are acceptable to express publicly. Japanese culture tends to have more restrictive display rules regarding the expression of emotion in public compared to Canadian culture, which is why people from Japan might not smile as much in public as people from Canada.

Josh Noticed That People from Japan Tend Not to Smile