A genuine smile is also known as a Duchenne smile, named after a French Neurophysiologist from the early 1800s. It occurs when the lip corners move up and the muscle around the eyes (orbicularis oculi) moves as well. Oftentimes you see wrinkles around a person’s eyes. This is often described as a “twinkling” or “sparkling” in…
Read MoreSusan Constantine Appears on Dr Phil Show about Ashley Summers
Taken from Humintell Affiliate, Susan Constantine’s website: Orlando, FL – March 20, 2015 – ATM surveillance photos taken in Warwick, Rhode Island in October 2014 and subsequently released by the city’s police department are currently garnering much attention. There is interest in determining whether they show Ashley Summers, the girl who went missing from her…
Read MoreFun Facts About Smiles
Did you know? 1) Research has shown that of all the seven basic emotions, happiness is the easiest expression to recognize, even across cultures. 2) There are many different types of happiness including elation, euphoria, excitement, and amusement. However, research has shown that these enjoyable emotions are all expressed on the face the same way:…
Read MoreGenuine Sadness vs Posed Grief
Take a look at the videos below. Both show mothers making emotional pleas to bring their missing children home. Can you tell which is expressing genuine sadness and which is posing their grief? What do you see on one mother’s face that you do not see on the other? For a past blog post on…
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