Dr. Matsumoto recently sat down with photographer Kris Davidson for an interview at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco California. Produced for an MFA level documentary photography course, Dr. Matsumoto shares valuable insights on the potential of a photograph to serve as a reliable document of truth. Documentary photography — as the very…
Read MoreA Christmas Story Gestural Slip?
Thanks to Jeff for the link! In the clip below, we see the character Ralphie lie about not not knowing where Flick is when he is asked by the teacher. When the teacher asks Ralphie if he knows where Flick kid is, you can see a single head nod yes before he begins to shake…
Read MorePoker Faces a Work Requirement?
Does your job require you to maintain a neutral face while working? It seems that having to maintain a neutral face at work would be a breeze but new research from Rice University, the University of Toronto, and Purdue University suggests otherwise. It seems that workers with professions that require them to avoid being overly…
Read MoreEmotional Intelligence Gets Better With Age
A recent study conducted by the University of California, Berkeley (in conjunction with Arizona State University,) concludes that emotional intelligence peaks as we enter our 60s. The team of researchers, led by psychologist Dr. Robert Levenson, has been tracking how our emotional strategies and responses change as we age. Their findings “support the theory that…
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