Although facial expressions of emotion seem to be innate and, to a certain degree, universal among human cultures, we are still able to exert control over our facial expressions. This finding suggests that the expression of emotion:
A)is determined entirely by display rules.
B)is influenced entirely by genetic factors.
C)can be affected by culture and environmental factors.
D)is entirely psychological.

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While facial expressions of emotion are largely innate, they can still be influenced by cultural and environmental factors. This suggests that the expression of emotion is not solely determined by genetics or display rules, but is a complex interplay between nature and nurture.

Although Facial Expressions of Emotion Seem to Be Innate And