Research suggests that facial expressions are contagious, meaning that when other people smile, we smile, and when they frown, we frown.

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Zachery Bernard

Social Studies

5 September, 08:56

Research suggests that facial expressions are contagious, meaning that when other people smile, we smile, and when they frown, we frown.

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Cornelius Daniels · Answer 1

I agree that this is true. I have made observations in the past and have even tried experiments. It is very true that people will do the same facial expression. I think what causes this to happen is that the person feels uneasy if they are not doing the same facial expression.