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!
Walk Happy, Be Happy :)
Research has shown that that forcing yourself to smile can improve your mood. Well, a new study published online in the Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry shows that walking in a happy manner may make you happier, too. The study entitled “How we walk affects what we remember: Gait modifications through biofeedback change negative affective memory bias” led by Johannes…
Read MoreExpressions of Disgust
The above image is a fantastic example of disgust: one of the seven universal facial expressions that are expressed universally the same way across all people of all cultures. Disgust is characterized by the lowering of the brows, nose wrinkling, and upper lip raise. For interesting past blogs about disgust, take a look at the…
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