Cross-cultural research indicates which of the following in regards to cognitive appraisals?
A)There is agreement across cultures in both basic and complex appraisals.
B)There is agreement across cultures in the appraisals that evoke basic emotions but cultural diversity in more subtle appraisals.
C)All cultures believe that being alone signifies social rejection.
D)Rituals such as body scarring and piercing evoke negative emotions in most cultures.

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Cross-cultural research has found that while there is a general agreement across cultures on the appraisals that evoke basic emotions (such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear), there is considerable cultural diversity in more complex or subtle appraisals. This suggests that while basic emotional responses may be universal, the interpretation and significance of situations that evoke these emotions can vary significantly between cultures.

Cross-Cultural Research Indicates Which of the Following in Regards to Cognitive