"Facial Expressions" Flashcard

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What does 'methodology' mean?

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Technique or protocol.

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What supports the idea that psychologists and anthropologists believed facial expressions were universal?

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Psychologist Paul Ekman’s studies in Papua New Guinea suggested universal facial expressions.

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What does the evidence from Trobrianders reading 'anger' as an expression associated with 'fear' suggest?

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Facial expressions may not be universal.

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What does 'prominently' most likely mean?

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Stands out easily seen.

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Who conducted studies that suggested universal facial expressions?

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Psychologist Paul Ekman.

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What is the significance of Crivelli and Jarillo embedding themselves in local culture?

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It shows the importance of cultural context in understanding facial expressions.

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What is a key concept in understanding facial expressions across cultures?

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Cultural differences can influence the interpretation of facial expressions.

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What is the role of emotions in physiological reactions according to some scholars?

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Emotions don’t elicit natural physiological reactions.

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What is a common misconception about facial expressions?

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That they are universally understood across all cultures.

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What did the studies in Papua New Guinea reveal about facial expressions?

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They challenged the idea that facial expressions are the same worldwide.