Gabriel just moved to the United States and was surprised by the angry emotional outbursts of others he commonly witnessed on the street, as he was used to individuals being more subdued in public settings. Based on this information, a pyschologist would likely claim that __________.
Answer
A
individuals in Gabriel's culture have no word for anger
B
individuals in Gabriel's culture do not show emotion
C
Gabriel's culture does not have the same emotional expressions as the United States
D
Gabriel's culture has different display rules for acceptable social behavior
Explanation
Gabriel is describing a difference in how openly people show emotion in public, not a lack of anger or emotion. Cultures have display rules—shared expectations about when and how emotions should be expressed in social settings. Therefore, the best answer is D: Gabriel’s culture has different display rules for acceptable social behavior.
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