65 Ss rated each of 20 facial emotions on 20 semantic differential scales. An obverse factor analysis was completed on the ratings which yielded dimensions of viewpoint associated with the perception of facial expressions of emotion. Six of seven significant dimensions obtained were identified by significant correlations of the individual coefficients on each dimension with other personality variables.
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