Facial expression of pain: "Just so stories," spandrels, and patient blaming

Patrick J. McGrath

doi:10.1017/s0140525x02330085

Facial expression of pain: "Just so stories," spandrels, and patient blaming

Patrick J. McGrath

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Abstract

Facial responses to pain might be the result of evolution but Williams' interesting "Just So" story provides no convincing evidence for her hypothesis. Contrary to her hope, casting facial action in an evolutionary perspective will probably not reduce the common practice of health care professionals blaming patients for their problems; instead, it may discourage appropriate treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	466
Number of pages	1
Journal	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume	25
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x02330085
Publication status	Published - Aug 2002

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Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Physiology
Behavioral Neuroscience

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Facial expression of pain: "Just so stories," spandrels, and patient blaming

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