Question

Gabriel just moved to the United States and was surprised by the angry emotional outbursts of others he commonly witnessed on the street, as he was used to individuals being more subdued in public settings. Based on this information, a pyschologist would likely claim that __________.
A.
individuals in Gabriel's culture have no word for anger
B.
individuals in Gabriel's culture do not show emotion
C.
Gabriel's culture does not have the same emotional expressions as the United States
D.
Gabriel's culture has different display rules for acceptable social behavior

Answer 1

D. Gabriel's culture has different display rules for acceptable social behavior.

Explanation: Display rules are cultural norms that govern when and how emotions are expressed in public. People from Gabriel's culture likely learn to be more subdued in public, whereas in the U.S. people may display anger more openly.