How many basic emotions do humans have? If you ask Google “what are basic emotions” you could be overwhelmed since there are many different answers. It may even seem like science and scientists themselves may be confused. In reality, there isn’t one simple answer. There are many different models of basic emotions and thus, each…
Read MoreContempt and Politics: How We Handle Political Discussions
Contempt and Politics According to Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks, 1 in 6 Americans stopped talking to close friends and family about politics during and after the 2016 Presidential Election. Emotions shape much of our lives, so it would make sense that they impact how we handle political discussions as well. In his column with The…
Read MoreContempt: One of the Seven Basic Emotions
Contempt is one of the seven basic emotions commonly studied in facial expression research. It is often associated with feelings of superiority, disrespect, or looking down on another person. Unlike many other emotional expressions, the characteristic facial expression of contempt is asymmetrical: it typically involves movement on just one side of the mouth. Understanding contempt…
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