For 20 subjects the “distance” between midpoint pair options and predicted midpoints for rectilinear and circumplex models is reported using 24 Light-foot photographs. Data were more compatible with the rectilinear model so respondents were probably not using polar coordinates in representing facial expressions internally.
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