Cross-cultural research on emotions has found that
A) basic emotions emerge at about the same time in infants around the world, but Western infants are much more fearful and angry than other infants.
B) surprisingly we find large difference in the early emotions that infants express as we compare one country to another.
C) basic emotions are remarkably similar around the world, but how we experience and show emotions can differ from one culture to another.
D) different parts of the brain are responsible for controlling emotions in different infants.

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Cross-cultural research has shown that basic emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and surprise, are remarkably similar across different cultures. However, there can be differences in how people experience and express these emotions, based on cultural norms and values. For example, some cultures may discourage public displays of strong emotions, while others may encourage them. As such, it is important to consider cultural context when studying emotions. Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that Western infants are more fearful and angry than other infants. Option B is also incorrect because research has consistently found that basic emotions are similar across cultures. Option D is incorrect because emotions are not controlled by different parts of the brain in different infants.

Cross-Cultural Research on Emotions Has Found That