Which of the following statements is true about how humans display emotions?
a. While some basic emotions are universally recognized, different cultures have unique ways of displaying some emotions.
b. All emotional displays are understood across all cultures.
c. There are no emotional displays that are universally understood across all cultures.
d. Emotional displays are determined by context, but not by culture.
Answer: A
Rationale: Cultural groups have unique emotional dialects.
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