According to the research and information presented in the Critical Thinking box "Are Women Really More Emotional Than Men?" which of the following best accounts for gender differences in the expression of emotions?
A) Women are genetically predisposed to be more emotionally expressive than men.
B) Compared to men, women are much more physiologically reactive to stimuli that provoke feelings of sadness or happiness.
C) The expression of emotion for both men and women is strongly influenced by culturally determined display rules.
D) Men tend to be less emotionally expressive because they feel less confident and skillful in expressing emotions.

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The research and information presented in the Critical Thinking box suggest that the expression of emotions for both men and women is strongly influenced by culturally determined display rules. In other words, gender differences in the expression of emotions are better explained by cultural and societal expectations rather than biological factors such as genetics or physiology. Therefore, option C is the best answer.

According to the Research and Information Presented in the Critical