Question 1

People often overestimate the clarity of their intentions in their e-mails because they underestimate the importance of ________ in communication.

Accepted Answer

Tones of voice are important in communication and can convey emotions and intentions that may not come across clearly through written text alone.

Question 2

In which country are people most likely to convey visible facial expressions of their inner feelings?

Accepted Answer

According to research, Australians are more likely to convey visible facial expressions of their inner feelings compared to other countries on the list.

Question 3

If people wrinkle their noses in disgust when presented with a strange-looking food, they are likely to experience an increasingly intense emotional aversion to the food. This best illustrates the

Accepted Answer

The facial feedback effect refers to the idea that facial expressions can influence emotions. When people wrinkle their noses in disgust, it sends feedback to the brain that intensifies the emotional aversion to the food.

Question 4

Compared with men, women are ________ effective in discerning whether a male-female couple is a genuine romantic couple or a posed phony couple. They are ________ effective in discerning which of two people in a photo is the other's supervisor.

Accepted Answer

Women are generally more effective than men in interpreting social cues and emotional expressions, which aids them in discerning both genuine romantic relationships and hierarchical relationships like supervisor-subordinate dynamics.

Question 5

People are especially good at quickly detecting facial expressions of

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that people are particularly adept at quickly detecting and recognizing facial expressions of anger, even among other complex emotions. This may be due to the evolutionary importance of detecting potential threats and danger in our environment.

Question 6

Maureen is an introvert, who prefers staying in and reading a good book. Her friend Paula is an extrovert, who would much rather spend her time partying. In terms of their ability to recognize facial expressions of emotion and express emotions,

Accepted Answer

Research has suggested that introverts may have an advantage in recognizing facial expressions of emotion compared to extroverts. However, there is no evidence to suggest that introverts are less expressive than extroverts. Therefore, option B is the best choice as it aligns with the research findings.

Question 7

If a gender-neutral face is made to look angry, most people perceive it as ________. If asked to imagine an angry face, most identify it as ________.

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The answer of If a gender-neutral face is made to...

Question 8

Research on the nonverbal expression of emotion indicates that

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The answer of Research on the nonverbal expression of emotion...

Question 9

Research on nonverbal communication has revealed that

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that some facial expressions, such as those for happiness, sadness, fear, anger, or disgust, are universally recognized across different cultures. However, gestures and body language can vary greatly depending on cultural norms and context. For example, the "thumbs up" sign is a positive gesture in some cultures but is considered an insult in others.

Question 10

When shown a face with an evenly mixed expression of fear and anger, ________ children were much quicker than other children to see anger.

Accepted Answer

Physically abused children have been shown to have heightened sensitivity to anger and threat in facial expressions, likely due to their previous experiences with aggression and violence.

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding gestures and facial expressions?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that certain facial expressions are universally recognized across cultures, such as a smile representing happiness or a furrowed brow representing anger. However, gestures can vary greatly across cultures and may have different meanings.

Question 12

Women show ________ facial expression of emotion than men while viewing frightening films, and they show ________ facial expression of emotion than men while viewing happy films.

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The answer of Women show ________ facial expression of emotion...

Question 13

If you mimic another person's facial expressions of emotion, you probably will feel increasing empathy for that person. This is best explained in terms of

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory suggests that emotions are experienced as a result of physiological changes in the body. Mimicking another person's facial expressions would therefore result in similar physiological changes, leading to the experience of empathy.

Question 14

With regard to emotions, Darwin believed that

Accepted Answer

All of these statements are true according to Darwin's theory of emotions. He believed that emotions served an evolutionary purpose and helped our ancestors survive by facilitating communication and response to threats. He also believed that all humans express basic emotions using similar facial expressions, and that these expressions are similar to those of other animals.

Question 15

Feigned smiles are initiated ________ abruptly and last for a ________ time than genuine smiles.

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The answer of Feigned smiles are initiated ________ abruptly and...

Question 16

We find it especially difficult to detect from other people's facial expressions whether they are

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that detecting deception accurately from facial expressions alone is extremely difficult, with only slightly above chance levels of success.

Question 17

Chiana and her husband both want to feel and express greater warmth and affection for each other. They would be advised to spend time looking intently at one another's

Accepted Answer

Eye contact is an important aspect of developing intimacy and connection between individuals. By looking intently into each other's eyes, Chiana and her husband can express their love and affection for one another while also deepening their emotional connection. This can help them feel more connected and improve their communication in their relationship.

Question 18

In terms of ability to recognize others' facial expressions of emotion

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The answer of In terms of ability to recognize others'...

Question 19

The facial expressions associated with particular emotions are

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the facial expressions associated with particular emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear, are the same throughout the world. This suggests that they are innate and not solely learned in early childhood or influenced by cultural differences. Additionally, studies have found that these expressions are consistent across all age groups, refuting the idea that they are more similar in adults than in children or adolescents.

Question 20

The most universally understood way of expressing emotion is through

Accepted Answer

Facial expressions are considered the most universally understood way of expressing emotion because people all over the world tend to make similar expressions for emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, and fear. This is believed to be because these expressions are hardwired into our biology and are not culturally or linguistically specific.

Quiz 36: Expressed Emotion