The power of faces: A review of John T. Lanzetta's research on facial expression and emotion

Author(s): Smith, C. A.

Journal/Book: Motiv Emotion. 1996; 20: 233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013. Plenum Publ Corp. 85-120.

Abstract: Provides a comprehensive review of John T. Lanzetta's research program on facial expression and emotion. After reviewing the study that initiated this research program (Lanzetta & Kleck, 1970), the program is described as developing along four distinct lines of research: (1) the role of facial expression in the modulation and self-regulation of emotion (2) the evocative power of the face as an emotional stimulus, (3) the role of facial expression in empathy and counterempathy, and (4) the role of facial displays in human politics. Beyond reviewing the major studies and key findings to emerge from each of these lines, the progression of thought underlying the development of this research program as a whole and the interrelations among the individual research lines are also emphasized.

Note: Review McHugo GJ, New Hampshire Dartmouth Psychiat Res Ctr, 2 Whipple Pl, Lebanon,NH 03766 USA

Keyword(s): FEEDBACK HYPOTHESIS; AUTONOMIC RESPONSES; POLITICAL LEADERS; DISPLAYS; EXPERIENCE; COMMUNICATION; RECOGNITION; EXTINCTION; BEHAVIOR; IMAGERY

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