"Facial Expressions" Reading Quiz

Which of these quotes from the text best reflects the author’s thesis that emotions are not commonly understood between cultures?

• ...but a new study suggests that some facial expressions may not be so universal. (paragraph 1)

• ...scientists have wondered whether all humans experience the same basic range of emotions... (paragraph 2)

• ...facial expressions seemed to be universally understood around the world, a biologically natural response to emotion. (paragraph 2)

• ...Fridlund doubts it will convince hardliners that emotions come from a common source. (paragraph 10)

Which of the following quotes proves that people disagree with Paul Ekman’s original study?

• That conclusion went almost unchallenged for 50 years, and it still features prominently in many textbooks... (paragraph 3)

•  But over the last few decades, scientists have begun questioning the methodologies and assumptions of the earlier studies. (paragraph 3)

• The results of Ekman’s early experiments appeared decisive. (paragraph 2)

• In the 1960s, psychologist Paul Ekman...came up with an accepted methodology to explore this question. (paragraph 2)

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is not an example of how Crivelli and Jarillo earned the Trobrianders’ trust?

• They were adopted by host families.

• They took clan names, like "Kelakasi" and "Tonogwa".

• They learned the local language, Kilivila.

• They became friends with local guides and translators.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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Whereas Westerners think the gasping face means _______, Trobrianders think it means _______.

• threatening/submission

• fear/anger

• agreement/disagreement

• fear/disgust

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

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CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following is cited as a strength of Crivelli’s study?

• The researchers’ use of the snapshot method

• The study’s design and results

• Only Including one positive emotion (“happiness”) as an option

• The researchers’ knowledge of the local culture and language

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

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CCSS.RL.8.5

In paragraph 9, what does the word BIASED mean?

• the least possible

• stands out or easily seen

• influence in an unfair way

• technique or protocol

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Which clues from the text provide context that support the meaning of the word BIASED in paragraph 9?

Select TWO correct answers.

• "analyze"

• "context"

• "problem"

• "results"

• "agreement"

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4