‘Put on a happy face’

2021 ◽  
pp. 119-130
Author(s):  
Sorcha Ní Fhlainn
Keyword(s):  
Happy Face

Faster Choice-Reaction Times to Positive than to Negative Facial Expressions

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jukka M. Leppänen ◽  
Mirja Tenhunen ◽  
Jari K. Hietanen
Keyword(s):  
Facial Expressions ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Response Selection ◽  
Reaction Times ◽  
Happy Face ◽  
Response Onset ◽  
Response Execution ◽  
Onset Response ◽  
Positive Stimuli ◽  
Choice Reaction Times

Abstract Several studies have shown faster choice-reaction times to positive than to negative facial expressions. The present study examined whether this effect is exclusively due to faster cognitive processing of positive stimuli (i.e., processes leading up to, and including, response selection), or whether it also involves faster motor execution of the selected response. In two experiments, response selection (onset of the lateralized readiness potential, LRP) and response execution (LRP onset-response onset) times for positive (happy) and negative (disgusted/angry) faces were examined. Shorter response selection times for positive than for negative faces were found in both experiments but there was no difference in response execution times. Together, these results suggest that the happy-face advantage occurs primarily at premotoric processing stages. Implications that the happy-face advantage may reflect an interaction between emotional and cognitive factors are discussed.

Performance Differences Between Native and Non-Native Speakers on a New Happy–Sad Executive Function Measure

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boji P W Lam ◽  
Zenzi M Griffin ◽  
Thomas P Marquardt
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Lexical Decision ◽  
Inhibitory Control ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
Incongruent Condition ◽  
Test Administration ◽  
Happy Face ◽  
Decision Performance ◽  
Performance Differences ◽  
Function Measure

Abstract Objective The happy–sad task adapts the classic day–night task by incorporating two early acquired emotional concepts (“happy” and “sad”) and demonstrates elevated inhibitory demands for native speakers. The task holds promise as a new executive function measure for assessing inhibitory control across the lifespan, but no studies have examined the influence of language of test administration on performance. Method Seventy adult native English speakers and 50 non-native speakers completed the computerized day–night and the new happy–sad tasks administered in English. In two conditions, participants were categorized pictorial stimuli either in a congruent manner (“happy” for a happy face) or in a more challenging, incongruent manner (“sad” for a happy face). Lexical decision performance was obtained to estimate levels of English language proficiency. Results Native speakers and non-native speakers performed comparably except for the critical incongruent condition of the happy–sad task, where native speakers responded more slowly. A greater congruency effect for the happy–sad task was found for native than for non-native speakers. Lexical decision performance was associated with performance on the challenging incongruent conditions. Conclusion This study reinforced the usefulness of the happy–sad task as a new measure in evaluating inhibitory control in adult native-speakers. However, the language of test administration needs to be considered in assessment because it may lead to performance differences between native and non-native speakers.

scholarly journals Diferenciando “primação afectiva” de “primação cognitiva”

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Garcia-Marques
Keyword(s):  
Affective Priming ◽  
Happy Face

Este artigo procura definir o fenómeno da “primação afectiva” (affective priming) discutindo a sua interpretação como sendo a de um fenómeno afectivo vs. um fenómeno cognitivo. Para tal são apresentados dois breves estudos que utilizam como estímulo-primo (prime) afectivo uma happy-face. O primeiro estudo demonstra a capacidade deste estímulo activar o fenómeno de primação afectiva. O segundo demonstra a sua capacidade de induzir nos participantes um estado de espírito positivo. A interpretação e discussão dos resultados é enquadrada na perspectiva teórica oferecida por Niendenthal e seus colaboradores, que sugere que a representação mental de um conceito tende a activar o afecto que lhe está associado.

IN DEFENSE OF TECH SPEAK

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 621-621
Author(s):  
Student
Keyword(s):  
Avian Embryo ◽  
Happy Face ◽  
Logical Language ◽  
Management Professionals

Tech Speak is jargon, but it's more than just jargon. Rather than separating people, as ordinary jargon does, it unifies them.... Tech Speak replaces the jargon of Indo-European herdsmen with a rigorous and logical language.... The expressions correspond as closely as possible to the workings of things they signify: barbers are keratin management professionals, a cemetery is a biolysis center, an egg is an avian embryo nutrient cartridge, a happy face is the oral curve of the hedonic affect icon.

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