Pain automatically activates facial muscle groups
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 12:21
in Psychology & Sociology
A study has found that people who facially express pain in a more intense way are not exaggerating if their perception of a painful stimulation is controlled. The study conducted by Miriam Kunz is published in the November issue of Pain. read more
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