Question

Compared with individualistic cultures, researchers have found that in Japan, which is a collectivistic culture: a. an important aspect of emotional experience is the degree to which an emotion results from interaction with other people. b. almost all emotions are experienced with a much higher degree of arousal. c. only basic emotions are experienced. d. almost all emotions are experienced with a much lower degree of arousal.

Answer 1

The answer is A. An important aspect of emotional experience is the degree to which an emotion results from interaction with other people.

Explanation

In recent years, how social relationships influence individual behavior has been studied. This has led to theories that affirm that collectivist societies are those in which the group is given greater importance than the person as an individual, while in individualistic societies the focus is directed towards the person himself/herself and his/her unique characteristics. This classification allows us to explain many of the differences between people of different cultures, and allows us to predict what their behavior will be when faced with certain events. Therefore, if Japan identifies itself as a collectivist society, it is because its population gives high importance to social relations. Likewise, this aspect has an important influence on the collective thinking of the Japanese who guide their thoughts towards collective behaviors. So the correct answer is A. An important aspect of emotional experience is the degree to which an emotion results from interaction with other people.