Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The three main types of facial paralanguage, which are known as conversational signals, are emblems, illustrators, and affect displays.
2. The facial expression of joy evolved as a “let’s play” signal.
3. In nonhuman primates, the pout is a bonding display, an infant signal that expresses a need for motherly comfort.
4. Pretending to be angry is an example of iconic signaling.
5. Studies show that our facial expressions convey as many as 50 different emotions.


1. false
2. true
3. true
4. true
5. false

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