Abstract
Micro-expressions are brief, unconscious facial expressions that follow an emotional stimulus, expressed through subtle muscle movements in the face. The present study posited that individuals with certain attachment styles, from the secure, anxious, and avoidant styles, would perform better at identifying micro-expressions from a video than others; namely, that the anxiously attached participants would perform best. The results displayed low competence across the board at identifying micro-expressions- no participant was able to attain an accuracy score on identifying micro-expressions above 50%. However, there were interesting patterns in how individuals answered, marking clear trends in identification.
Advisor
Casey, Michael
Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Steinmetz, Marcus, "The Impact of Attachment Style on the Perception of Micro-Expressions" (2025). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 11623.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/11623
Publication Date
2025
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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