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Contrasting Emotional Expressions
An example of emotional expression can be seen in two photographs of the same toddler. In photograph (a), the toddler is laughing, a nonverbal expression of happiness or joy. In photograph (b), the toddler is crying, a nonverbal expression of sadness or distress. These contrasting expressions demonstrate how emotions are displayed outwardly through behavior.

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Which of the following best describes emotional expression?
Which of the following is an example of emotional expression?
Which of the following behaviors is NOT an example of emotional expression?
Which of the following is a nonverbal form of emotional expression?
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