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The facial codeHow were you able to interpret those expressions? Most researchers believe that there is a facial code that governs the way we display emotions on our face and interpret emotions on other people's faces. This code is probably derived from our evolutionary past and is common to all humans, regardless of race or culture.This code is based on the movements of the facial muscles around the eyes and the mouth. That means the emotional message is sent primarily by the position of the eyebrows, the shape of the eyes and mouth, and to a lesser extent the wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and nose. On the next pages the facial code for each of the primary affects will be described and illustrated. |