Japanese students were shown film clips designed to provoke strong emotions.When Toko watched the clip with other people present,she showed little outward emotion.When Toko watched the clips alone,she showed the same strong emotions observed in American college students.The difference in what Toko considers to be acceptable emotional expression shows the influence of

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The difference in Toko's emotional expression when watching the film clips with others present versus alone suggests that she is following display rules, which are social norms that dictate acceptable emotional expression in a given context. When with others, Toko may be conforming to these rules by suppressing outward displays of emotion, but when alone, she feels freer to express her true emotions.

Japanese Students Were Shown Film Clips Designed to Provoke Strong