Emotions

Question 1

What is the criticism on Ekman’s theory of emotion?

Answer 1

1. bias in stimuli and method.
2. recognition rates are lower in non-western samples.
3. what are the guidelines for universality.

Question 2

What are the influences of culture on emotion?

Answer 2

1. regulation rules: front-end calibration.
2. cultural calibration of experience and perception.
3. cultural construction of experience.
4. cultural construction of attitudes and beliefs about emotions.

Question 3

What are the approaches to culture and emotion?

Answer 3

1. dimensional approach: Oswood, Russel and Fontaine.
2. emotion-word approach: Raramuri.
3. componential approach: Jealousy.

Question 4

How do cultural norms influence display rules?

Answer 4

1. deamplification. 2. amplification. 3. neutralization. 4. qualification. 5. masking. 6. stimulation.

Display rules depend on the context.

Question 5

Explain the link between culture and pride.

Answer 5

The expression of pride is universal. However, the extent of how much pride is expressed is dependent on the context.