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Abstract
This paper investigates the dynamics of processing social events within the Arabic language culture, and differences in event processing between American and Arabic language cultures through the use of an experimental design. The results of hierarchical linear modeling suggest little variation between people, and do not support the need for different equations based on subcultural differences. I also find Arabic models are more concise compared to the English models and different effects are found for behavior potency. In conclusion, verification studies are needed to determine the viability of these equations for future investigation.