Which term describes the quick, involuntary facial movements that reveal genuine feelings?

• A. Micro-expressions
• B. Impression Management
• C. Interpersonal Influence
• D. Mask

Answer: (A)

Micro-expressions are quick, involuntary facial movements that reveal genuine feelings. They occur when strong emotions surge before we can consciously control our expressions, and they last only a fraction of a second, which makes them difficult to fake. Research in psychology, notably by Ekman, shows these tiny facial signals are universal cues of true emotion, often breaking through even when someone is trying to conceal how they feel. The other terms describe things like deliberate efforts to manage how others see us, broader attempts to influence someone, or a conscious mask we wear to hide our emotions; none of those capture the spontaneous, involuntary nature of these fleeting expressions. So the term that fits best is micro-expressions.