Which child is LEAST likely to grow up to be emotionally and socially competent?
A) a Buddhist child living in Nepal whose parents criticize him when he expresses negative emotion
B) an African American child living in a dangerous neighborhood whose parents encourage angry responses to conflict
C) a Japanese child who frequently expresses intense negative emotion
D) a European American child who has a firm understanding of her own and others' emotions

Question

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Japanese culture traditionally values emotional restraint and social harmony, making frequent intense negative emotional expressions less socially and emotionally competent within this cultural context.

Which Child Is LEAST Likely to Grow Up to Be