Question

Discuss research findings on cultural differences in the expression of, interpretation of behavior.

Answer 1

Emotional aspects have cultural differences in the differences in the ways of emotion expression, for example, the different ways of facial expression and recognition of emotions. The valuation is affected due to the nature of emotions commonly experienced. Cultural differences are seen in the physiological and behavioral aspects of emotion. Research done by Scherer et al showed that Japanese participants, compared with American and European participants, and exhibited significantly fewer physiological symptoms. According to Mesquita and Frijda, one possible explanation is that their physiological reactions in emotions are different leading to the difference.