Expression Analysis

This advanced undergraduate sequence explores the neuromuscular mechanics of facial expressions using the Facial Action Coding System (FACS). Students learn to identify Action Units, distinguish between universal emotions, detect micro-expressions, and apply these skills to clinical social communication interventions.

Anatomy of Affect

Students examine the physiological basis of facial expressions by mapping key facial muscles to specific Action Units (AUs). Learners identify independent movements of the upper and lower face to understand the foundation of complex emotional combinations.

Decoding the Universal Core Emotions

This lesson focuses on the distinct morphological features of the seven universal emotions: happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, disgust, and contempt. Students participate in a video analysis lab where they code static and dynamic expressions.

Micro-Expressions and Emotional Leakage

Students advance to identifying micro-expressions—involuntary facial movements lasting a fraction of a second that reveal concealed emotions. The lesson emphasizes spotting 'leakage' where true emotion contradicts a masked presentation.

The Duchenne Marker: Genuine vs. Posed Affect

Focusing on the authenticity of social signals, this lesson drills down into specific markers of genuine emotion, such as the Duchenne marker in smiling. Students analyze case studies involving social camouflage in autism and social anxiety.

Clinical Application: Assessment and Intervention Design

In this culminating lesson, students synthesize their coding skills to design a social communication intervention. Working with a raw video dataset of a mock client interaction, students draft an observational report detailing deficits in facial recognition or production.

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Tenochtitlan Rising Teacher Guide

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Expression Analysis

Anatomy of Affect Slides

Neuromuscular Map Worksheet

Anatomy Facilitator Guide

Universal Core Slides

Morphology Lab Sheet

Morphology Lab Answer Key

Micro-Expression Slides

Micro-Expression Log

Clinical Notes Template

Authenticity Slides

Authenticity Coding Lab

Clinical Synthesis Slides

Clinical Observational Report Template

Therapy Goal Hierarchy Worksheet

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