Scientists are studying the way we show complex emotions. It turns out we're better at it than was previously thought, mixing and matching basic expressions with sophistication — and consistency.

How Your Face Shows Happy Disgust : Shots - Health News Scientists are studying the way we show complex emotions. It turns out we're better at it than was previously thought, mixing and matching ...

How Your Face Shows Happy Disgust By Michaeleen Doucleff. Published March 31, 2014 at 5:22 PM EDT ... But how does a face strike the proper look to show, say, happy surprise?

Your heart speeds up after seeing a face of disgust and can make you more – or less – confident, a discovery that could lead to treatments for anxiety. Close. Advertisement.

In contrast, disgusted faces block the senses from detecting the environment. As communication arose in groups, facial expressions might have acquired a second, more vital role in sending signals ...

We smile when we're happy. But how does a face strike the proper look to show, say, happy surprise? Or happy disgust, like when you're laughing at a really gross joke? A new report, published Monday ...