How can we read facial expressions of emotion, even when people are wearing masks? It is true that when people wear masks, the amount of visual cues that we have (the observable surface of the face) is greatly reduced. But not all masks are created equal. Some cover the entire mouth and lip area while…
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Brought to you by CBC Take a journey deep inside the intriguing world of non-verbal communication. As human beings, our bodies communicate our inner emotions and feelings in ways that can often be easily seen by others, but at other times, are barely visible. On every continent and in every ethnicity, expressions of emotions such…
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Why is body language important? The importance of body language in communication cannot be stressed enough. Body language is also known by another term called Nonverbal Behavior. Nonverbal behavior is a complex signal system of the body to communicate our mental states, thoughts and feelings. Examples of Body Language Body language is one of the…
Read MoreUniversal Emotions List with Faces: See Them Here!
Over half a century of scientific research has documented that 7 universal facial expressions of emotion are expressed and recognized, all around the world, regardless of race, culture, nationality, religion, gender or any other demographic variable. They are: Anger, Contempt, Fear, Disgust, Happiness, Sadness and Surprise. But what exactly are the 7 basic emotions and where…
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