Abstract
Emotional experience is a complex neurological process highly dependent on the ability to express emotion behaviorally. Facial expression, specifically, plays a critical role in interpreting others’ emotions and responding appropriately. This review examines the current literature about the impact of botox injections on emotional experience, including recognition and empathy. Results show that botox may severely limit cognitive-emotional responses to others’ emotions, especially stronger emotions such as anger. This leads to the conclusion that botox injections may inhibit emotional connections to others.
Recommended Citation
(2015)
"Effects of Botox Injections on Cognitive-emotional Experience,"
Intuition: The BYU Undergraduate Journal of Psychology: Vol. 10:
Iss.
1, Article 10.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/intuition/vol10/iss1/10