How a person’s mood influences ability to recognize facial expressions (IMAGE)

Tokyo University of Science

How a person’s mood influences ability to recognize facial expressions

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The findings show that positive mood states can enhance a person's sensitivity to subtle positive facial expressions. Individual traits and the use of face masks can also moderate this effect.

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"Group of people talking" by UNE Photos from Openverse Image source link: https://openverse.org/image/d28caaa9-4d3d-4cee-82fd-2bd21f025060?q=Group+of+people+talking&p=5

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