Facial Expressions of Emotion

Description: This quiz is designed to test your understanding of facial expressions of emotion. It covers various aspects of how emotions are expressed on the face, including the different types of expressions, their meanings, and the factors that influence them.
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Which of the following is NOT a basic emotion that is universally recognized across cultures?

  1. Happiness

  2. Sadness

  3. Anger

  4. Surprise

  5. Disgust


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

While happiness, sadness, anger, and surprise are considered basic emotions that are expressed similarly across cultures, disgust is not universally recognized as a basic emotion.

According to the Facial Action Coding System (FACS), how many distinct facial muscle movements are involved in expressing emotions?

  1. 23

  2. 36

  3. 48

  4. 64

  5. 81


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Facial Action Coding System (FACS) identifies 48 distinct facial muscle movements that are used to express emotions.

Which facial expression is characterized by a raised upper lip and a lowered lower lip, exposing the teeth?

  1. Happiness

  2. Sadness

  3. Anger

  4. Surprise

  5. Disgust


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The facial expression characterized by a raised upper lip and a lowered lower lip, exposing the teeth, is happiness.

What is the term for the involuntary facial expression that occurs in response to a sudden, unexpected stimulus?

  1. Microexpression

  2. Macroexpression

  3. Emotional leakage

  4. Startle response

  5. Blushing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The startle response is the involuntary facial expression that occurs in response to a sudden, unexpected stimulus.

Which of the following factors can influence the intensity of a facial expression?

  1. Cultural norms

  2. Social context

  3. Gender

  4. Age

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The intensity of a facial expression can be influenced by cultural norms, social context, gender, age, and other factors.

What is the term for the ability to accurately recognize and interpret facial expressions of emotion?

  1. Emotional intelligence

  2. Social intelligence

  3. Empathy

  4. Facial recognition

  5. Emotional awareness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emotional intelligence includes the ability to accurately recognize and interpret facial expressions of emotion.

Which facial expression is characterized by a furrowed brow, lowered eyebrows, and a downturned mouth?

  1. Happiness

  2. Sadness

  3. Anger

  4. Surprise

  5. Disgust


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The facial expression characterized by a furrowed brow, lowered eyebrows, and a downturned mouth is sadness.

What is the term for the deliberate, voluntary control of facial expressions to convey a desired message?

  1. Emotional suppression

  2. Impression management

  3. Emotional regulation

  4. Facial masking

  5. Emotional display


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Impression management refers to the deliberate, voluntary control of facial expressions to convey a desired message.

Which facial expression is characterized by a raised upper lip, wrinkled nose, and narrowed eyes?

  1. Happiness

  2. Sadness

  3. Anger

  4. Surprise

  5. Disgust


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The facial expression characterized by a raised upper lip, wrinkled nose, and narrowed eyes is disgust.

What is the term for the facial expression that occurs when a person is trying to hide or suppress their true emotions?

  1. Emotional suppression

  2. Impression management

  3. Emotional regulation

  4. Facial masking

  5. Emotional display


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Facial masking refers to the facial expression that occurs when a person is trying to hide or suppress their true emotions.

Which facial expression is characterized by a wide-open mouth, raised eyebrows, and widened eyes?

  1. Happiness

  2. Sadness

  3. Anger

  4. Surprise

  5. Disgust


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The facial expression characterized by a wide-open mouth, raised eyebrows, and widened eyes is surprise.

What is the term for the facial expression that occurs when a person is feeling angry or aggressive?

  1. Happiness

  2. Sadness

  3. Anger

  4. Surprise

  5. Disgust


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The facial expression characterized by a furrowed brow, lowered eyebrows, and a downturned mouth is anger.

Which facial expression is characterized by a relaxed face, slightly parted lips, and a soft smile?

  1. Happiness

  2. Sadness

  3. Anger

  4. Surprise

  5. Disgust


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The facial expression characterized by a relaxed face, slightly parted lips, and a soft smile is happiness.

What is the term for the facial expression that occurs when a person is feeling contempt or disdain?

  1. Happiness

  2. Sadness

  3. Anger

  4. Surprise

  5. Disgust


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The facial expression characterized by a raised upper lip, wrinkled nose, and narrowed eyes is disgust.

Which facial expression is characterized by a furrowed brow, lowered eyebrows, and a clenched jaw?

  1. Happiness

  2. Sadness

  3. Anger

  4. Surprise

  5. Disgust


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The facial expression characterized by a furrowed brow, lowered eyebrows, and a clenched jaw is anger.

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