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ecognition software that reads all levels of being, from gait to blood pressure, voice inconsistencies<br />

and perhaps microexpressions. Most experts agree that this technology, due to its complex nature,<br />

won’t be in production for some time though.<br />

Chapter 16 - Deception and Lie Detection<br />

Examples of Microexpression<br />

Keep in mind that microexpressions are useful when they appear out of congruency with other gestures<br />

or language. It is when the facial expression is out of tune with what is being said. For example, telling<br />

a positive story while smiling and momentarily flashing a microexpression can mean that the person is<br />

lying. Here are some microexpressions with respect to emotions. [note that images show true<br />

expressions which might be held for a time, whereas a microexpression will not persist, only flash<br />

quickly before disappearing]<br />

___________________________________________________________________________________<br />

__________<br />

Anger: Lowering the brow, flaring of the eyes and tightening of the mouth.<br />

___________________________________________________________________________________<br />

__________<br />

Fear: Raising the upper eyelids and showing the whites of the eyes, raising the<br />

inner brow and folding the eyebrows inward (activation of the grief muscle), lowering the brow and or<br />

tightening of the eyelid. A grimace usually comes across the face.<br />

___________________________________________________________________________________<br />

__________

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