Students in the United States and in Japan are asked to observe a film of individuals in which a number of emotions are expressed. What difference would you expect to find when the two groups provide ratings of what they saw?
a) Japanese students will observe fewer emotions.
b) Both groups will observe the same emotions, but the Japanese will see them as less intense.
c) The American students will not distinguish as many emotions, but will see greater intensity in the emotions.
d) Both groups will observe the same number of emotions, but will be unable to agree on descriptions of the emotions.
B
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