Over half a century of scientific research has documented that 7 universal facial expressions of emotion are expressed and recognized, all around the world, regardless of race, culture, nationality, religion, gender or any other demographic variable. They are: Anger, Contempt, Fear, Disgust, Happiness, Sadness and Surprise. But what exactly are the 7 basic emotions and where…
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Most people have an idea of what a liar looks like. In this blog post, we debunk the 3 most common misconceptions about liars. 1. If someone isn’t looking you in the eye, they’re lying THE FACTS: Eye gaze is the biggest misconception about liars. A study was conducted by over 90 scientists who examined…
Read MoreYour Next Computer May Know How You Feel
We know from experience that close friends and family members can often tell how you feel- whether you are angry because of a fight you just had with someone or happy about a recent promotion. But what if your computer could tell how you feel too? That day may be closer than we think. University…
Read MoreRecent News From Our Research Division v.2
More news from our research division has provided additional insight into the benefits of microexpression training. In the first version of this series, we outlined 2 studies that Dr. Matsumoto and Dr. Hwang had conducted to study the effects of microexpression training. The results of the studies illustrated that individuals can be trained to detect…
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