A recent article in Slate by Daniel Engber looked at the body language of college-basketball athletes, particularly in moments of victory and defeat. Engber noticed certain consistent gestures: such as arms outstretched in victory and hands on heads in defeat. But what are the reasons for these gestures and are they learned or innate? He…
Read MorePast Blog: The Victor’s Stance
In recent years there has been much talk about the stance a winner takes after a competition. Originally labeled as pride, this “victory” stance has been studied by many researchers. With the winter Olympics just around the corner it is prudent to note new research findings for the triumphant body language of the victor’s stance.…
Read MoreHumintell Director – Beyond Psychology
Golden Gate Xpress reports on Humintell’s director Dr. David Matsumoto. Not only does Dr. Matsumoto run Humintell but he is also a SF State psychology professor and former Olympic Judo coach. After 43 years in the sport of Judo he was promoted to seventh degree black belt at the age of 50. A huge accomplishment…
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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