Feelings are often associated with physical reactions: terror can send chills down your spine, and love can leave you weak in the knees. A recent study has linked specific emotions to physical sensations. Researchers at the Academy of Finland and Aalto University tested emotional responses in hundreds of subjects and then created maps identifying locations…
Read MoreQ & A, Dr. Matsumoto- Psychology, Emotion and Work
The Student Doctor Network recently did a Q & A with SFSU’s Culture and Emotion Research Laboratory director and Humintell’s Director Dr. David Matsumoto. In this interview Dr. Matsumoto delved into the topics of psychology, microexpressions (one of of his specialties), and what his typical work day looks like. He was asked questions such as,…
Read MoreNational Geographic – Triumph, an Instinctive Expression
The moment of victory is a part of our inherent need for dominance. Humintell’s director, Dr. David Matsumoto, was interviewed by National Geographic for their weekend radio show about athletes and their expression of winning in competitive sports. “Chest thumping and celebrating over the conquered rival has become so ubiquitous in sports that psychologist and…
Read MoreWhy Russians Aren’t Smiling in Sochi
According to Ed Leigh and The National Journal, Russians aren’t returning smiles that are so freely given by many American and Europeans during this exciting and joyous time of the Winter Olympics. Why are these smiles not reciprocated? Well, its not as spiteful as you might think. When Leigh asked a native Russian why no one…
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