In New Age Of Interrogations, Police Focus On Building Rapport (NPR)

NPR’s Kelly McEvers talks with investigative journalist Robert Kolker, whose article in Wired explores the new police interrogation technique called rapport-building.

The Power of Silence: Nonverbal Communication

This presentation: “The Power of Silence:  Nonverbal Communication” by Dr. David Matsumoto was recorded live before a studio audience on 3/30/16 at Cleveland State University. This series is funded in part by the APS Fund for Teaching and Public Understanding of Psychology.

Expression of the Day: Duchenne Smile

There are many different types of happiness including elation, euphoria, excitement, and amusement. However, research has shown that these enjoyable emotions are all expressed on the face the same way: by the Duchenne Smile. A Duchenne Smile occurs when the lip corners move up and the muscle around the eyes moves as well. Oftentimes you…

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The Science of Happiness

Have you ever wondered what happens to the human body when it’s happy? This is the science behind happiness! Here are more fun facts about smiles!