Paul Ekman, a Leading Researcher in the Expression of Emotion

question 122

Multiple Choice

Paul Ekman, a leading researcher in the expression of emotion, has estimated that the human face is capable of:

• A) creating only a few basic expressions.
• B) expressing basic emotions only and not mixed emotions.
• C) creating more than 7,000 different expressions.
• D) creating approximately 200 different expressions.

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Definitions:

Leptin

An agent released by fat tissues tasked with maintaining energy stability by reducing the sensation of appetite.

Body Fat

The portion of the human or animal body composed of fat tissues, serving as energy storage and insulation.

Puberty

The phase of life in which a child develops into an adult, marked by physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that prepare the body for reproduction.

Ventromedial

Relating to the lower-middle region of a structure or organ, often used in neuroanatomy to describe specific brain regions involved in regulating emotions and decision-making.