You are studying the basic emotions of 11-month-olds from the United States and China. What differences would you expect in how these basic emotions are expressed?
A. Chinese infants will cry and smile less than American infants.
B. American infants will be less expressive than Chinese infants.
C. Chinese infants will be more expressive of pain; American infants will be more expressive of "joy."
D. Chinese infants are more likely to express disgust.
Answer: A
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