Shy people may be hesitant to look you in the eye, but they seem to have a superior ability to recognize certain facial expressions, a new study suggests. In the study, college-age adults who were shy ...

New research shows facial expressions are planned by the brain before movement, not automatic emotional reactions.

Facial expressions play a fundamental role in social communication. While it is well established that others’ expressions influence our behavior—such as approaching a smiling person or avoiding an ...