The Process by Which the Facial Expressions Send Messages to the Brain

question 316

Multiple Choice

The process by which the facial expressions send messages to the brain about the basic emotion being expressed is called ________.

• A) primary emotional processing
• B) internal emotion work
• C) facial feedback
• D) body language

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Definitions:

Stereotyping

The act of assigning a set of characteristics to people based on their membership in a particular group, often oversimplifying and having negative connotations.

Perceptual Distortion

The misinterpretation or misperception of a real external stimulus, often influenced by an individual's mental state or preconceptions.

Halo Effects

A cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait leads to the assumption of other positive traits in an individual or thing.

Frames

Psychological perspectives or reference points that people use to understand and interpret situations, especially in the context of negotiations or decision-making.