What does the term 'emotional expression' imply and why are these expressions important? How do people typically express emotions? Support your statement with relevant examples.

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The term 'expression' implies that they reveal something about internal states.

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In this way, expressions help communicate those states to other people.

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Emotions can be expressed in vocalizations (sounds) by varying pitch and tone-even without speech, such as with sighs, giggles and grunts (Juslin & Laukka, 2003; Sauter, Eisner, Ekman, & Scott, 2010). Gestures and changes in posture can also signal emotions (Tracy & Robins, 2004), yet most research has focused on the face.

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For example, typical expressions of anger involve contracting the brow, and tightening muscles around the eyes and mouth.

What Does the Term 'Emotional Expression' Imply and Why Are