What are psychologists doing watching dancers? They’re trying to get a better understanding of how a dancer’s emotions affect the way they move. These researchers used some sophisticated equipment – including a motion capture apparatus – to analyze exactly how people moved while they were experiencing different emotional states. I think you’ll find what […]
What is your body position revealing about you? Some things are obvious – you probably know that crossed arms indicate a certain distrust. There are also flirting gestures that I’ll bet you think you know well (like women playing with their hair and men sticking out their chests), but what about your thumbs? My thumbs? […]
Is cuddling good – especially for men – in marriage? Do baths make you feel less lonely, is Google really making you stupid, how does your body language affect your feelings, and….is that your cell phone vibrating? In this 2nd Psych Files brief I take a look at some of the more interesting psychological research […]