The document explores the nature of facial expressions, questioning whether they are universal or culturally determined, and discusses theories from Darwin, Margaret Mead, and Paul Ekman. It highlights Ekman's research on universal expressions and the facial action coding system (FACS), as well as the argument that some expressions are innate based on studies of blind athletes. The applications of this research span various fields, including law enforcement, healthcare, and animation.

1. Unmasking the Face and Its Secrets “ Who sees the human face correctly: the photographer, the mirror, or the painter? ” --- Pablo Picasso

2. Are Facial Expressions Universal? Are They Learned or Innate? Can We Accurately "Read” Them?

3. Darwin's Theory-- All mammals show emotion on their faces. The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals , 1872

4. Margaret Mead's Theory-- 1960’s Expressions are Culturally Determined

6. Ekman's Research with the Fore Tribe in Papua New Guinea

7. Ekman's 6 Universal Expressions Can You Identify Them?

8. Ekman's Facial Action Coding System (FACS) 43 Facial Muscles Create 3,000 Meaningful Facial Expressions

9. Real vs. Faked Emotion

10. David Matsumoto-- Are Facial Expressions Innate or Learned?

11. Matsumoto's Study of Blind Athletes-- Facial Expressions Are Innate, Not Learned

12. Micro Expressions Very Brief--1/15 to 1/25 of a second What They Reveal Training http://face.paulekman.com/default.aspx

13. Uses of FACS Film, Computer Animation (Pixar, Dream Works)

14. Law Enforcement The Legal System Homeland Security Who's Lying?

15. Actors

16. Politicians "Monica, who?" Parents Health Care Professionals Educators

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