1. I Can See it All Over Your Face
Sari Goldstein and Jake Brown

2. Background Ekman and Friesen, 1971 Culture is a huge factor
Prior study showed facial pictures to college-educated people

3. Hypothesis
The specific facial expressions that correspond with basic emotions are universal

4. Experiment #1
189 Adults, 130 children without Western culture and 23 adults with experience with Western culture
Adults: 3 Photographs of different facial expressions with a brief description of a story corresponding to an emotion in one of the photographs
Children had two photographs (1 Correct 1 Incorrect)

6. Results Higher in children than adults
Adult women were more hesitant and had less contact with Westerners than men
No difference between Westernized and non- Westernized adults in correctly matching the photo and emotion

7. Historical Significance
Facial Expressions are universal and biologically "hardwired" at birth
Helps address the evolution of humans: Expressions helped animals adapt to their environment
Increased ability to survive

8. Further Discussion Studies used to diagnosis kids with autism
Which facial feature is the most crucial in recognizing facial expressions?
Facial feedback theory
Emotions Revealed