4.7.B—Explain how social norms and experiences influence the expression of emotions

Explain how social norms and experiences influence the expression of emotions.

• Research has explored whether the expression of emotions is universally common. Some emotions that may be commonly experienced across cultures include anger, disgust, sadness, happiness, surprise, and fear. Research on the universality of emotions shows mixed results.
• Display rules and elicitors for emotional expression can differ among cultures. Display rules and elicitors may regulate how people from different genders, ages, or socioeconomic classes within a culture can display and interpret emotions. 106 AP PSYCHOLOGY UNIT 5 | Mental and Physical Health 15–25% AP EXAM WEIGHTING ~17–23 CLASS PERIODS 107 Remember to go to AP Classroom to assign students the online Progress Check for this unit. Whether assigned as homework or completed in class, the Progress Check provides each student with immediate feedback related to this unit’s topics and skills. Progress Check 5 Multiple-choice: ~30 questions Free-response: 1 question