Body Language Facial Expressions

Question 1

Which facial expression is considered universally recognized across cultures as indicating happiness?

Accepted Answer

A genuine smile involving both the mouth and eyes

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A slight nod with raised eyebrows

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Relaxed jaw with slightly parted lips

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A symmetrical raising of the cheeks

Question 2

What does it typically indicate when someone's eyebrows are pulled together and lowered simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Confusion or anger

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Surprise

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Sadness

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Contempt

Question 3

Micro-expressions in body language are significant because they:

Accepted Answer

Reveal genuine emotions that last only a fraction of a second

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Last for several seconds and are easy to detect

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Are culturally specific and vary by region

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Are deliberately performed for social effect

Question 4

When someone displays a social or 'polite' smile, which muscle is typically NOT engaged?

Accepted Answer

Orbicularis oculi (around the eyes)

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Zygomatic major (corners of mouth)

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Depressor anguli oris

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Buccinator

Question 5

Which facial cue most strongly signals that a person is lying or suppressing an emotion according to body language experts?

Accepted Answer

A micro-expression that flashes before a controlled expression

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Prolonged eye contact

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A slow blink

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Raised outer eyebrow corners

Question 6

What does the 'lip press' — pressing lips together tightly — generally communicate?

Accepted Answer

Suppressed emotion, disagreement, or withholding information

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Excitement or anticipation

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Open and honest communication

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Boredom or disinterest