Reading nonverbal cues is not just about understanding psychology or threat detection. It can also help us get a job! In an exciting 2010 study, Drs. Dana Carney, Amy Cuddy, and Andy Yap discuss the concept of “power posing.” Essentially, this involves using certain postures to appear more powerful. This can lead an interviewer or…
Read MoreGroup Emotions of Violence
Last week we discussed the role of contempt, disgust, and anger in violence, but what is the role of emotions in group identity and differentiation? In fact, recent scientific research has focused increasingly on the role of group-level emotions, as opposed to just those of each individual. This can have significant effects in shaping when…
Read MoreCan Basic Emotions Be Used To Predict Violence?
As may be unsurprising to many of you, reading basic emotions in others may be a key to predicting violence. Humintell has written for years on the importance of basic emotions, but can understanding these emotions help better understand or predict violent behavior? Drs. David Matsumoto, Hyi Sung Hwang, and Mark Frank all agree with…
Read MoreThreat in the Golden Years
As we age, we tend to look more fondly on the world and on our memories, but does that mean we can’t detect threat? While a great deal of research indicates that older individuals tend to focus on pleasurable or non-threatening aspects of experience and memories, it is unclear whether this means they are less…
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