Topic 6 DQ 1
How do facial expressions, verbal cues, and nonverbal cues each help us make social
judgments? Explain and offer examples.
People utilize verbal and nonverbal signs to judge each other. Facial expressions express
emotions. Tense jaws and lips indicate wrath, whereas a smile suggests kindness. Most nations
have the same facial expressions; therefore, it's easy to judge someone's mood. Thus, most
universal emotions can be reliably appraised. Still, in categories where words can be identical,
such as surprise and delight or rage and disgust, it isn't easy to distinguish an individual's
emotional state. Emotional pleasantness and excitement make up such an assessment. Anger and
hate are unpleasant, but contentment and joy are pleasant. Fun and excitement differ from
happiness and satisfaction. Anger and melancholy are also distinct. Verbal cues can be used to
generate social evaluations and personality traits. Extroverts are talkative and chirpy. Gestures,
postures, facial expressions, and physical appearance assist people to make social judgments. For
instance, a guy with feet shoulder-width apart exudes strength. Slouching and avoiding eye
contact are signs of shyness and insecurity (Grison & Gazzaniga, 2021).
Reference
Grison, S. & Gazzaniga, M. (2019). Psychology in your life (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Norton
& Company, Inc.
How do facial expressions, verbal cues, and nonverbal cues each help us make social
judgments? Explain and offer examples.
People utilize verbal and nonverbal signs to judge each other. Facial expressions express
emotions. Tense jaws and lips indicate wrath, whereas a smile suggests kindness. Most nations
have the same facial expressions; therefore, it's easy to judge someone's mood. Thus, most
universal emotions can be reliably appraised. Still, in categories where words can be identical,
such as surprise and delight or rage and disgust, it isn't easy to distinguish an individual's
emotional state. Emotional pleasantness and excitement make up such an assessment. Anger and
hate are unpleasant, but contentment and joy are pleasant. Fun and excitement differ from
happiness and satisfaction. Anger and melancholy are also distinct. Verbal cues can be used to
generate social evaluations and personality traits. Extroverts are talkative and chirpy. Gestures,
postures, facial expressions, and physical appearance assist people to make social judgments. For
instance, a guy with feet shoulder-width apart exudes strength. Slouching and avoiding eye
contact are signs of shyness and insecurity (Grison & Gazzaniga, 2021).
Reference
Grison, S. & Gazzaniga, M. (2019). Psychology in your life (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Norton
& Company, Inc.
