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social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > emotion > facial expression of emotion
social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > emotion > facial expression of emotion

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facial expression of emotion  

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  • Definition Human beings and some other animals have remarkable control over their facial muscles. Facial expressions of emotion are patterned movements of the muscles in the face that correspond with internal, affective states. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Facial Expression of Emotion]

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