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…
Read MoreHumintell Photos at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia
For those readers and followers in the Philadelphia region, you’re in for a special treat! At the Franklin Institute there is a new interactive exhibit entitled “Emotions are Universal” that features images provided by Humintell! The matching game features 28 faces from people young and old, representing a wide variety of backgrounds and emotions. Match the…
Read MoreBody Language in Negotiation: Angry Facial Expressions?
Angry Facial Expressions in Negotiation New research out of Harvard University suggests your best weapon in negotiation may be your facial expressions. In a new paper entitled “The Commitment Function of Angry Facial Expressions” published in Psychological Science, Harvard University psychology post-doc Lawrence Ian Reed suggests that angry facial expressions seem to boost the effectiveness…
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