Monthly Archives: May 2013

Perspective

Posted on May 30, 2013 by

Sensation is defined as “the conversation of energy from the environment into a pattern of response by the nervous system” Sensation is the registering of information / stimulus. Perception is the interpretation of that information (Kalat, 2008).

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28 May 2013 Expression

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

What do you think Hugh Laurie’s expression is saying? Click on the FACS code’s to code this expression. Post your thoughts in the comments below.

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27 May 2013 Expression

Posted on May 27, 2013 by

What do you think this expression is saying? Click on the FACS code’s to code this expression. Post your thoughts in the comments below.

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The Chemical Reaction of Romantic Love

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

During the attraction phase of a relationship the brain releases dopamine and norepinephrine (two of the body’s many neurotransmitters) that help contribute to a rosy outlook on life, a rapid pulse, increased energy and a sense of heightened perception. During … Continue reading →

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Charles Darwin

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Charles Darwin was one of the first people known for researching emotion, believing emotions to be biological and universal. Paul Ekman’s studies of universal emotions with Wallace V. Friesen in Papua New Guinea verified that even cultures that have no contact … Continue reading →

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Schizophrenia, The Broken Mind

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Source: BestMedicalDegrees.com

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20 May 2013 Expression

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

What do you think Jodie Marsh’s expression is saying? Click on the FACS code’s to code this expression. Post your thoughts in the comments below.

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13 May 2013 Expression

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

What do you think this expression is saying? Click on the FACS code’s to code this expression. Post your thoughts in the comments below.

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Sources of Information from Facial Expressions

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

Of all the channels of nonverbal communication, the face is the most complex of signaling systems, the most studied channel by scientists, and reflects both voluntary and involuntary reactions and emotional states (Matsumoto & Hwang, 2012). The face is an … Continue reading →

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Trying to be happy by accumulating possessions…

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

“Trying to be happy by accumulating possessions is like trying to satisfy hunger by taping sandwiches all over your body.” – George Carlin

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