Which of the following statements are true regarding cultural influences on emotional development?

a. North American infants learn to express positive emotions.
b. North American infants learn to restrain strong emotions.
c. Parents in all cultures share a common way to communicate cultural expectations about emotions.
d. All parents instinctively respond immediately to their babies’ cries.

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Answer:

A.

Explanation:

The development of emotions during infancy and childhood is an important factor for cognitive development and the development of interpersonal relations. Various cultures differ in the way they tend to toddlers' and infants' emotional needs.

The statement that is correct regarding cultural influences on emotional development is option A. It is true that infants in North America learn to express positive emotions whereas, in Central Africa, toddlers learned to restrain strong emotions. Parents across various cultures differ in the way they communicate cultural expectations about emotions. And, the way parents respond to their babies' cries also differ in different culture.

Therefore, only option A is correct.