29 September, 2009

Subtle Expressions Key to Detecting Deception

by David Matsumoto
in Subtle Expressions /
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New research in a paper called Detecting Deception from Emotional and Unemotional Cues by Gemma Warren, Elizabeth Schertler and Peter Bull suggests that subtle expressions, not microexpressions, could be a more accurate tool in detecting deception. Many people know that microexpressions are hidden signs of emotions that are uncontrollable and last a fraction of a…

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16 September, 2009

The Truth Behind Lie to Me: The Science and Characters

by David Matsumoto
in Deception, Lie to Me, Lying, Microexpressions /
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Lie to Me: The TV Drama Series While Lie to Me the TV show is loosely based on Dr. Paul Ekman’s work in the field of microexpressions, it must be remembered that the show is a television drama series where plot lines are fabricated, characters are fictional and the truth is often exaggerated. How accurate…

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11 September, 2009

The Eye Contact Myth

by David Matsumoto
in Deception, Lying, Science /
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According to social psychologist and microexpressions expert Dr. Mark Frank, eye contact (or lack of) is “one of the most misunderstood aspects of deception”. Many videos, articles, and newscasts suggest that a person’s eye contact and/or eye gaze often times has a hidden meaning: Looking up to the right means someone is making up something.…

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8 September, 2009

Common Misconceptions about Microexpressions Part 2

by David Matsumoto
in Microexpressions, Subtle Expressions /
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Our list of microexpression misconceptions continued…read on to find out what is myth vs reality when it comes to micros. 5) Only psychologists study and use microexpressions While it is true that many studies regarding microexpressions have been conducted by psychologists, the knowledge of microexpressions can be used in a wide variety of professions. In…

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