Question

A researcher is interested in studying the emotions of people across cultures. He believes that even though people show similar physiological responses, they can experience emotions very differently depending on how they were raised and where they grew up. What approach to emotions is the researcher demonstrating?

Answer 1

Answer:

Social constructivist

Explanation:

According to Social constructivist theory knowledge is created and spread through interactions with others and is responsible for human development.

Knowledge is developed according to the needs of society. It is needed to tackle the problems that society is facing in a particular region. As the problems people face in different regions are different the knowledge which is developed is different. This results in the development of different cultures around the world.

Emotions are caused due to a change in the natural environment of a person. In certain cultures a specific type of emotional response is encouraged. This happens as with a specific type of environment certain emotional responses are considered best to deal with the situation. The situations vary from region to region.

Hence, the approach the researcher is demonstrating is Social constructivist.