Spot the specific key facial expressions that signal imminent danger Individuals and professionals in many walks of life are exposed to threats. In this workshop, participants are provided a broad overview of threat assessment and management, and explore the latest research and applied findings concerning behavioral indicators of threats. Topics include Understanding relevant personality and…
Read MoreUniversal Emotions List with Faces: See Them Here!
Over half a century of scientific research has documented that 7 universal facial expressions of emotion are expressed and recognized, all around the world, regardless of race, culture, nationality, religion, gender or any other demographic variable. They are: Anger, Contempt, Fear, Disgust, Happiness, Sadness and Surprise. But what exactly are the 7 basic emotions and where…
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…
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Supplemental Readings and note from Dr. Matsumoto Preventing Attacks Using Targeted Violence Manifestos — LEB The authors of the manifestos used these triggers, motivations, and grievances to explain and justify engaging in a violent attack. Understanding Bombers’ Motivation: A Historical Study After spending 25 years studying explosives and bombers, the author asks himself the same question after every…
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