Take a short trip with Psychologist Paul Piff, in understanding how the mind makes sense of advantage even when it’s clear that is a random act rather than an act of had work and strategy. Learn how people behave when they feel wealthy in this 16 minute TED talk. Piff notes, “People become less attuned…
Read MorePast Blog: The Victor’s Stance
In recent years there has been much talk about the stance a winner takes after a competition. Originally labeled as pride, this “victory” stance has been studied by many researchers. With the winter Olympics just around the corner it is prudent to note new research findings for the triumphant body language of the victor’s stance.…
Read MoreFacial Expressions & Cooperation
According to a recent study from Marshall School of Business and USC faculty, an indifferent leadership attitude at work is not as effective as some bosses think. It’s important to have control over your emotions in a professional setting. For the most part, we can all agree that temper tantrums hardly call for respect and…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Disgust
Psychologist, David Pizarro delves into the world of facial expressions, in particular the universal facial expression of Disgust, first conveyed by Darwin in the late 19th century, and its evolutionary benefits for human survival. What Pizarro notes is that disgust has evolved to not only to include items that might poison or hurt us (disease)…
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