Facial Movements:
- Out of place “emotional” response
Smiling or grinning, surprised when not appropriate
- “Fear smile”
A "straight" smile. No movement on the upper face. Look for lower teeth.
- Tense brow (lowering)
Look for scowl lines between eyebrows. Brow covering upper eye lid.
- Pursed lips
Tightening of the mouth around teeth. Look for wrinkles on upper lip especially.
- “Numb face”
Lack of total emotion or general movement of the face. An attempt to mask true expression, or preemptive attempt.
- Out of place “emotional” response
Smiling or grinning, surprised when not appropriate
- “Fear smile”
A "straight" smile. No movement on the upper face. Look for lower teeth.
- Tense brow (lowering)
Look for scowl lines between eyebrows. Brow covering upper eye lid.
- Pursed lips
Tightening of the mouth around teeth. Look for wrinkles on upper lip especially.
- “Numb face”
Lack of total emotion or general movement of the face. An attempt to mask true expression, or preemptive attempt.
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