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- Researchers from SWPS University and Humboldt University found that people mimic joy more readily than sadness or anger.
- In three experiments, participants assessed the trustworthiness and attractiveness of faces expressing different emotions.
- Smiling individuals were perceived as more trustworthy, especially among socially similar peers.
- The paper, published in Emotion, shows facial expressions significantly influence character trait judgments and foster trust and positive social interactions.
