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What do we call the tendency of facial muscle states to trigger corresponding feelings such as fear, anger, or happiness?a. Culture-specific expressionb. Moebius syndromec. Botoxd. Facial feedback effecte. Culturally universal expression
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When we see someone with a frown, we can easily guess that the person is upset or worried. Similarly, a smile indicates happiness. This is a universal phenomenon and is not restricted to any particular culture. Show more…
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