Are the windows to the soul the same as in the East and West? Cultural differences in using the eyes and mouth as cues to recognize emotions in Japan and the United States

Article Abstract:

A study that was carried out to show that based on individuals' cultural background, faces cues in different parts of the face were weighted differently while interpreting emotions is discussed. The results show that compared to the Americans, Japanese gave more interpretive weight to the eyes of emotions with the happier locus in the eyes as happier than Americans.

Japan, Analysis, Cognition, Emotions, Facial expression, Emotions and cognition

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Explicit self-criticism and implicit self-regard: evaluating self and friend in two cultures

Article Abstract:

Evidence was provided with the help of two studies for the hypothesis that the pattern of explicit and implicit self-evaluations is assessed in the context of close, interdependent social relations. The various other implications for cultural crafting of the self are discussed.

Science & research, Research, Interpersonal relations, Self-evaluation, Self evaluation, Hypothesis testing (Research method)

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