Human Perception of Emotion

Have you ever thought of how a person’s body language affects you?  Have you disliked a person after only spending a short time with them and couldn’t figure out why? What does your body tell the people around you? According to an article from Discovery.com our bodies communicate a lot without the use of words. …

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Dr. David Matsumoto Academy of Art Interview

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…

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A 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…

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Poker 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…

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