The Smell of Fear and Disgust

Among our five senses, the sense of smell is the oldest sense. People can detect at least one trillion distinct scents and research has shown that women have a better sense of smell than men. One interesting study published in the journal Psychological Science entitled “Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions” suggest that people can smell feelings…

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Flow, The Secret to Happiness?

Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi, a positive psychologist asks the question, “What makes a life worth living?” Noting that money cannot make us happy, he looks to those who find pleasure and lasting satisfaction in activities that bring about a state of “flow.” Csikszentmihalyi has contributed pioneering work to our understanding of happiness, creativity, human fulfillment and the…

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4 Gestures That Turn People Off

A new article featured on the Inc website suggests that small movements that you make–movements you probably aren’t aware of–could be the key to whether others trust you–or not.  The article features the work of Dr. David DeSteno, a Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University. The details of the study is outlined in this video.…

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Humintell 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…

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