A _____ smile is an authentic smile that signals genuine happiness and enjoyment.
A)social
B)forced
C)kinesic
D)Duchenne

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A Duchenne smile involves the contraction of both the zygomatic major muscle (which raises the corners of the mouth) and the orbicularis oculi muscle (which raises the cheeks and creates "crow's feet" wrinkles around the eyes), resulting in a genuine, authentic smile that signals true happiness and enjoyment. The other options are not necessarily indicative of genuine emotion; a social smile may be used to be polite, a forced smile may be used to hide negative emotions, and a kinesic smile can refer to any type of smile that involves movement of the face.

A _____ Smile Is an Authentic Smile That Signals Genuine