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Psychology of Happiness Tests - Identifying Fake Smiles (GALLERY)
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Is this person’s smile genuine or fake? That is the question on the BBC.co.uk psychology test by Professor Paul Ekman from the University of California. Respondents are finding the test surprisingly difficult when they originally felt confident they could spot a fake. A lot of test-takers probably are conditioned to see fake smiles during beauty pageants or from over-ambitious cheerleaders, but we are all guilty sometimes! Another great place to spot extreme-smilers is in advertisements where models or celebrities are forced to smile on cue. Maybe it’s not such an easy job after all. Check out the test yourself here and see how well you do.  Most people are surprisingly bad at spotting fake smiles. One possible explanation for this is that it may be easier for people to get along if they don't always know what others are really feeling.
Although fake smiles often look very similar to genuine smiles, they are actually slightly different, because they are brought about by different muscles, which are controlled by different parts of the brain.
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Supermodel Smiling Lessons - Tyra Banks Shows 275 Smiles (GALLERY)
Supermodel and talk-show host Tyra Banks is featured on the cover of the latest issue of The New York Times Magazine in a cover story profile that shares her secret weapon arsenal of 275 smiles. From… [More]
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