Some researchers have argued that in highly individualistic cultures,such as that of the United States,the emotion of shame is usually triggered by individual actions,whereas in more collectivist cultures,like Japan's,shame is linked to groups.This would seem to indicate that:
A) the United States is far more dramaturgically inclined than other cultures.
B) Japanese people have more trouble with emotion work than Americans do.
C) emotions have a strong genetic component.
D) emotions aren't always merely personal, because the expression of emotions can also be social and cultural.

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The statement suggests that emotions, including shame, are not always solely determined by individual actions or experiences, but can also be influenced by cultural norms and social expectations. This is supported by the contrast between the triggering of shame in individualistic cultures versus collectivist cultures. Therefore, choice D is the best answer. Choices A and B are not supported by the statement, and there is no mention of a genetic component to emotions.

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