A new and interesting video shows an optical illusion that researchers have dubbed the “Flashed Face Distortion Effect”. How does this work? Well, it is quite simple: by flashing ordinary portraits aligned at the eyes, the human brain begins to compare and exaggerate the differences, causing the faces to seem malformed and hyper exaggerated.…
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By guest blogger Eric Goulard Eric Goulard is a nonverbal and body language expert as well as Humintell’s France affiliate. He offers online education and resources in the field of non-verbal communication through his website Non-Verbal.info. Below he offers some insightful comments accompanied by telling pictures. Perfect Harmony in Gestures …
Read MoreEmotion Management Skills
Many people think that as adults they are good, if not great, at managing their emotions but is that really the case? How equipped are you at managing your emotions? According to PsychCentral many of us don’t really know how to regulate beyond simply distracting ourselves from the problem. Author of The Emotional Toolkit, Darlene Mininni Ph.D. states, We…
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A new study purports that strong emotions are very contagious. The research shows that if all members in a group share the same emotional state, then their brains will follow suit. Not only will our emotions link up, so will our brain activity. The study conducted by researchers from Aalto University and Turku PET Centre delineates that experiencing strong emotions synchronizes brain…
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