Mind in the Eyes Scale
Instructions: For each pair of eyes, choose which word best describes what the person in the picture is
feeling.
1
Playful
Comforting
Irritated
Bored
Terrified
Upset
Arrogant
Annoyed
Joking
Flustered
Desire
Convinced
Joking
Insisting
Amused
Relaxed
Irritated
Sarcastic
Worried
Friendly
Aghast
Fantasizing
Impatient
Alarmed
2
3
4
5
6
1
7
Apologetic
Friendly
Uneasy
Dispirited
Despondent
Relieved
Shy
Excited
Annoyed
Hostile
Horrified
Preoccupied
Cautious
Insisting
Bored
Aghast
Terrified
Amused
Regretful
Flirtatious
Indifferent
Embarrassed
Skeptical
Dispirited
Decisive
Anticipating
Threatening
Shy
8
9
10
11
12
13
2
14
Irritated
Disappointed
Depressed
Accusing
Contemplative
Flustered
Encouraging
Amused
Irritated
Thoughtful
Encouraging
Sympathetic
Doubtful
Affectionate
Playful
Aghast
Decisive
Amused
Aghast
Bored
Arrogant
Grateful
Sarcastic
Tentative
Dominant
Friendly
Guilty
Horrified
15
16
17
18
19
20
3
21
Embarrassed
Fantasizing
Confused
Panicked
Preoccupied
Grateful
Insisting
Imploring
Contented
Apologetic
Defiant
Curious
Pensive
Irritated
Excited
Hostile
Panicked
Incredulous
Despondent
Interested
Alarmed
Shy
Hostile
Anxious
Joking
Cautious
Arrogant
Reassuring
22
23
24
25
26
27
4
28
Interested
Joking
Affectionate
Contented
Impatient
Aghast
Irritated
Reflective
Grateful
Flirtatious
Hostile
Disappointed
Ashamed
Confident
Joking
Dispirited
Serious
Ashamed
Bewildered
Alarmed
Embarrassed
Guilty
Fantasizing
Concerned
Aghast
Baffled
Distrustful
Terrified
29
30
31
32
33
34
5
35
Puzzled
Nervous
Insisting
Contemplative
Ashamed
Nervous
Suspicious
Indecisive
36
Scoring Instructions
Take the sum of correct answers.
A typical score is in the range of 22-30. A score above 30 indicated very accurate decoding of a person’s
facial expressions around their eyes. A score under 22 indicates difficulty with this.
Answers:
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18:
Playful
Upset
Desire
Insisting
Worried
Fantasizing
Uneasy
Despondent
Preoccupied
Cautious
Regretful
Skeptical
Anticipating
Accusing
Contemplative
Thoughtful
Doubtful
Decisive
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35:
36:
Tentative
Friendly
Fantasizing
Preoccupied
Defiant
Pensive
Interested
Hostile
Cautious
Interested
Reflective
Flirtatious
Confident
Serious
Concerned
Distrustful
Nervous
Suspicious
6