New research, published in Organisational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, suggest feelings of disgust lead to increases in deceitful behavior that would benefit the self. In their first experiment, researchers had participants rate consumer products that are known to elicit a disgust response – such as diapers and diarrhea medicine – or neutral consumer products –…
Read More15 Interview Questions that Measure Emotional Intelligence
In a recent blog, we told you about research that suggests that a person’s ability to read emotions could be correlated to how much they earn. So what kinds of questions could you ask as an interviewer to find out an interviewee’s emotional intelligence? More and more companies are asking interview questions that are designed to…
Read MoreIt Pays to be able to Read Emotions, Literally.
A recent study out of Germany suggests that one’s ability to read emotions in others may have a direct correlation to how much you earn. In a study published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior, researchers looked at emotion recognition ability and tested and measured it along with other interpersonal skills such as how socially…
Read MoreAlia Atkinson’s Surprise
Swimmer Alia Atkinson shows a great expression of surprise after she claims gold in the women’s 100m breaststroke at the 2014 World Short Course Swimming Championships in Qatar. The win made Atkinson the first black female swimmer to claim the world title. Congratulations!