To explain the human universality and variability of emotions, Ekman and his associates __________
A) developed a concept of "display rules," which are rules for emotional expression.
B) developed an interobserver system to make sure that observers defined expressions reliably.
C) interviewed all participants in order to assess unexpressed feelings and motivations.
D) monitored the brain waves of participants to determine which hemisphere had higher activation.

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Ekman and his associates developed the concept of "display rules," which are rules for emotional expression, in order to explain the human universality and variability of emotions. These rules determine which emotions are appropriate to display in different situations and cultures, and can vary across different contexts and social groups.

To Explain the Human Universality and Variability of Emotions, Ekman