The study of emotion

UNIT 6 ASSIGNMENT: THE STUDY OF EMOTION

Watch this 4 minute video about facial expression around the world:

Watch VideoThe Human Connection: Exploring Facial Expressions with Paul Ekman

YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lISfh-Ip-qA

Then, watch this 5 minute video about the study of emotion around the world:

Watch VideoHow Emotions Differ Across Cultures

Write a 2 page opinion paper about the study of emotion around the world. Answer these questions:

What does the research say about the expression of emotion around the world?

Does it look the same?

What does the research say about the perception of emotion around the world?

Are the studies biased? Why?

How would you change the studies to make them less biased.

How important is it to understand the role of culture on emotional expression?

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