Previous studies have shown that depression and anxiety are associated
 to changes in the recognition of facial expression. In the present
 research, a non-clinical sample was evaluated with respect to trait
 and state anxiety and depression symptoms. In the experimental task,
 participants evaluated facial expressions of happiness, anger, sadness, and
 fear, presented at four intensities (25, 50, 75, and 100%), as well as the
 neutral face. Results showed that the trait anxiety was associated with a
 better recognition of anger, fear, and happiness. For depression, we only
 found differences between groups for emotional attribution to neutral
 faces, in which participants scoring high in depression were more likely
 to attribute fear to neutral faces. Findings indicate an improvement of
 the recognition of happiness, anger, and fear in trait anxiety, whereas
 symptoms of depression and state anxiety were associated to changes in
 the evaluation of neutral faces in non-clinical individuals.