Which of the following is not true regarding positive and negative emotions in different cultures?
A) In Japan, people embrace negative emotions.
B) Compared to Russia, people in Mexico emphasize positive emotions and expressions.
C) The Chinese consider negative emotions as potentially more useful than do people in the United States.
D) Compared to people in the United States, Chinese are more likely to believe negative emotions are constructive.
E) In Brazil, people embrace negative emotions and expressions.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Some cultures embrace negative emotions, such as Japan and Russia, while others emphasize positive emotions and expressions, such as Mexico and Brazil. There may also be a difference in the value of negative emotions between collectivist and individualist countries. The difference may be the reason negative emotions are less detrimental to the health of those of Eastern, as opposed to Western, cultures. For example, the Chinese consider negative emotions - while not always pleasant - as potentially more useful and constructive than do people in the United States.

Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding Positive and Negative