CS202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Orbicularis Oculi Muscle, Facial Feedback Hypothesis, Emotional Contagion
13 Mar 2016
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Human beings place more importance on the face than any other communication channel. The face has come to represent the essence of being human both personally and socially. Facial recognition is a key factor in our sense belonging (and not belonging) (cid:1) The face is the primary source of communication next to speech. Provides nonverbal feedback on the comments and reactions of others (cid:1) Are facial expressions transparent and direct expressions of felt emotions: context is important, emotional labour. In human interaction facial expressions are used to: 1. Compliment or qualify verbal and nonverbal responses (illustrators: 2. Regulate open and close channels of communication (regulators: 3. Replace or substitute for speech (emblems) replace speech. Are signs of emotions, not the emotions themselves. Emblems are held for shorter or longer periods of time than the corresponding felt expression felt and unfelt smiles: the felt smile combines. 1) the zygomatic muscles around the mouth.
