Facial Feedback
FACIAL FEEDBACK; ITS INFLUENCE IN ATTITUDES Facial feedback or facial expression is a way to communicate thousands of words, without ever uttering a syllable. ... 20, January 1986] Facial expressions are so much a part of our lives that it is easy to overlook the fact that the need for them is not immediately obvious and facial expressions are one of the most important sources of information about a persons emotional state. Research comparing the relative contribution of expressive means by presenting inconsistent information from several sources has generally shown that observers use information from facial cues more than any other source. Psychologists and other researchers in this area have long recognized the importance of facial displays for judging emotions and they have probably received as much attention as all other expressive channels combined.