THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
INDIVIDUALISM COLLECTIVISM AND EMOTION EXPRESSION
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Question
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Collectivistic counties endorsed more expression of emotions, especially positive emotions.
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Individualistic counties endorsed more expression of emotions, especially positive emotions.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Individualist cultures stress the importance of each person taking care of themselves without depending on others for assistance. Those in collectivist cultures may instead stress sharing the burden of care with the group as a whole.
Detailed explanation-2: -The United States, where high wealth and social achievement in comparison to others are highly valued, is a “vertical” individualistic culture. Meanwhile, Sweden, which values equality and self-sufficiency, is a “horizontal” individualistic culture.
Detailed explanation-3: -Individualistic cultures are supposed to reinforce emotional expression in general and collectivism is supposed to induce self-restraint and moderation in emotional display, especially in negative emotions.