The visual representation of facial expression

Nichola Burton

Research output: ThesisDoctoral Thesis

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Abstract

In this thesis I examined the coding mechanisms that underlie expression perception. My findings support a two-pool opponent coding system, with expressions coded relative to an implicitly-represented norm. I compared two potential contenders for this norm, the average expression and the neutral expression, and found that both may be equally good approximations of the true norm. I also explored the time course of the aftereffect produced by adaptation to expressions, and found that this expression aftereffect is surprisingly persistent. Together these studies form a systematic investigation of the way that facial expressions are visually represented.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Rhodes, Gillian, Supervisor
  • Jeffery, Linda, Supervisor
Award date20 May 2016
Publication statusUnpublished - 2015

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