Understanding Universal Facial Expressions

Vanessa van Edwards explains the seven universal facial expressions discovered by Dr. Paul Ekman. These expressions—disgust, anger, sadness, happiness, fear, surprise, and content—are universal across cultures and can reveal hidden emotions. Each expression is demonstrated, highlighting key facial features and their emotional significance.

Who is credited with discovering the seven universal facial expressions?

• Dr. John Gottman

• Dr. Carl Jung

• Dr. Albert Mehrabian

• Dr. Paul Ekman

What facial expression is characterized by showing the upper teeth and crinkling the nose?

• Happiness

• Disgust

• Fear

• Surprise

Which facial expression involves two vertical lines appearing between the eyebrows?

• Surprise

• Fear

• Anger

• Sadness

What is the hardest micro expression to fake according to the video?

• Surprise

• Happiness

• Fear

• Sadness

What is a true indicator of genuine happiness?

• A wide smile

• Open mouth

• Raised eyebrows

• Engaged upper cheek muscles

Which facial expression is associated with the fight or flight response?

• Disgust

• Happiness

• Fear

• Surprise

How does the facial expression of surprise differ from fear?

• Fear involves a smile

• Surprise has upside down U-shaped eyebrows

• Fear has a dropped mouth

• Surprise has flat eyebrows

What does a one-sided mouth raise typically indicate?

• Contempt

• Surprise

• Happiness

• Contentment

What should you be cautious of if someone smiles with a smirk?

• They are afraid

• They are surprised

• They might be hiding disdain

• They are genuinely happy

What is the purpose of the expression test at the end of the video?

• To learn new expressions

• To improve acting skills

• To practice recognizing facial expressions

• To test memory