Body Language Facial Expressions 2

Question 1

Raised eyebrows combined with wide open eyes most commonly signal:

Accepted Answer

Surprise or disbelief

Answer

Wide eyes with raised eyebrows is the classic facial configuration for surprise, alertness, or disbelief across most cultures.

Question 2

What facial expression involves one corner of the mouth raised while the rest of the face remains neutral?

Accepted Answer

Contempt or disdain

Answer

A unilateral lip raise — one side of the mouth curling up — is a hallmark of contempt or disdain, often combined with a slight head tilt.

Question 3

In body language reading, 'nose wrinkling' typically signals:

Accepted Answer

Disgust or displeasure

Answer

Nose wrinkling is a universal sign of disgust, serving as a remnant of the instinct to close nostrils against unpleasant odors.

Question 4

When someone's lower lip pushes upward and outward, this most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Sadness or uncertainty

Answer

The lower lip pushing upward — often called a lip pout or lower lip extension — is a classic indicator of sadness or uncertainty.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the facial expression of fear?

Accepted Answer

Eyebrows raised and drawn together, upper eyelids raised, lips stretched horizontally

Answer

Fear is characterized by eyebrows raised and pulled together, upper eyelids raised to show whites of eyes, and lips stretched horizontally.

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