Residents of Japan are more likely than residents of the United States to show higher rates of somatic complaints. The higher rate in the United States MOST likely reflects:

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Western cultures, like the United States, often view somatization as an inferior or less valid way of expressing emotional distress, which can lead to underreporting or misunderstanding of somatic complaints compared to cultures that may view it as a more acceptable expression of distress.

Residents of Japan Are More Likely Than Residents of the United