Psychology I / Biological Basis of Emotion
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Sort each claim about emotion biology as accurate or a misconception.

Groups: Accurate · Misconception

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  1. The low road is the fast first responder; facial feedback says expression can shape feeling.
  2. Any claim that the low road is 'just a backup' or that expression 'only displays' emotion is a misconception.
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Accurate: The low road is faster than the high road, Facial expressions can influence, not just express, felt emotion, A few expressions are read the same way in cultures with no contact with the West

Misconception: The low road only engages when the cortical route has already failed, Facial feedback means expressions only display, never influence, emotion

Why

Accurate: the low road is faster, facial expressions can influence emotion, and some expressions are cross-culturally recognized. Misconceptions: the low road as mere backup, and facial feedback as display-only - both reverse the lesson's actual claims.

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