Facial Expression

When you feel embarassed, you might...

• blush

• shake your head

When you disagree, you...

• shake your head

• nod your head

• blink

Which of these sentences best explains why psychologists and anthropologists long believed facial expressions were universal?

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

• It seemed inherent to humans.

• Psychologist Carlos Crivelli’s studies in Papua New Guinea suggested universal facial expressions.

• The work of psychologist Alan Fridlund suggested universal facial expressions.

The evidence that Trobrianders read as “anger” an expression many Western cultures associate with “fear” mainly shows that .

• Trobrianders are often angry

• facial expressions may not be universal

• emotions don’t elicit natural physiological reactions

• scholars believe society is ready to change common ideas about emotions

Which of these sentences best explains why psychologists and anthropologists long believed facial expressions were universal?

• psychologist Paul Ekman's studies in Papua New Guinea suggested universal facial expressions

• It seemed inherent to humans.

• psychologist Carlos Crivelli's studies in Papua New Guinea suggested universal facial expressions

• the work of psychologist Alan Fridlund suggested universal facial expressions

What is the following facial expression in the picture?

• anger

• happiness

• fear

• disgust

When someone is surprised, they might...

• raise their eyebrows

• clench their fists

• stomp their feet

• cross their arms

Which facial expression is commonly associated with happiness?

• Frown

• Smile

• Grimace

• Pout

What does a furrowed brow typically indicate?

• Confusion

• Joy

• Excitement

• Boredom

In literature, a character's facial expression can be used to convey...

• their thoughts

• the setting

• the weather

• the time of day