Why Have Many Experiments Somewhat Underestimated People's Ability to Recognize

question 177

Multiple Choice

Why have many experiments somewhat underestimated people's ability to recognize facial expressions of emotion?​

• A)They used photographs in which all faces were posed looking in different directions.
• B)​They used photographs in which all faces were posed looking straight at the camera.
• C)​They gave people a list of emotions and asked them to match faces to the list.
• D)​They asked for fine distinctions, such as the difference between guilt and shame.

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