Why did Paul Ekman choose to conduct his research on members of the Fore tribe from Papua New Guinea?

A. They did not recognize all emotions.
B. It was easier to explain the research to them.
C. They were an isolated, preliterate group.
D. Ekman himself belonged to this culture.


Answer: C

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