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Facial feedback Hypothesis

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When people make certain facial expressions, such as when they smile, it sends information to the brain. The brain then interprets that information and can shift a person’s mood. This also can happen when we observe others expressing certain facial expressions. Other people’s expressions can influence our own mood

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Explain what Paul Ekman believed about emotions

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Ekman believed that certain emotions are innate and can be understood by different cultures. Emotions such as happiness, fear, sadness, surprise, and anger can be identified by people around the world

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Provide an example of a facial expression that is universal.

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A smileis a smilearound the world

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