PsychCentral has reported that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) impairs an individual’s ability to detect facial expressions. At least that is what a new European study is suggesting. Studies such as these are very significant because facial expressions convey lots of information to a person’s audience about what they are truly feeling and thinking. A person’s…
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Why do Humans cry? The Psychology of Crying Humans cry for many reasons, but crying for emotional reasons and crying in response to aesthetic experiences are unique to us. The former is most associated with loss and bereavement, and the art forms that are most associated with tears are music, literature, and poetry. There are…
Read MoreWhat are Microexpressions? Are Microexpressions Real?
What are microexpressions? Are microexpressions real? A microexpression (also known as micro expression) is a brief, involuntary expression of a real emotion. They usually occur when an individual experiences a strong emotion but tries to conceal his/her feelings. Microexpressions may also occur because a person experiences multiple emotions in rapid succession. Unlike normal facial expressions,…
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If you think happy thoughts then you will eventually become happier. Is this true? Much research has shown that what a person portrays as reality can become their reality. If you smile even when you’re sad you will become less sad. Does this always work? According to a new study, posted on EurekAlert , performed…
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