"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)

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.

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

• threatening/submission

• fear/anger

• agreement/disagreement

• fear/disgust

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

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

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"