Airports, military and security firms are researching the use of cameras and software to pair what we know about facial expressions and deception to aid with investigative interviewing and primary detection of potential suspects in large, busy areas.
Right now, the technology is not there to accurately assess these contextual variances, and therefore current systems present a high rate of false positives. For now, a trained human who can evaluate the account, baselines and context of an individual will far outperform any computer.
Although expressions and Microexpressions are instrumental in understanding others and better communication, they are not the complete picture if you are looking to excel or increase your deception detection. They are one part of verbal and nonverbal communication, which also includes the voice, verbal style, verbal content, body language and psychophysiology. These channels all lead to understanding the behaviour of others which you can direct towards your desired outcome, be that strengthening a relationship or investigating credibility.
Specialist in understanding the intricacies of human behaviour and interaction. Through subtle and unconscious communication channels in order to better understand others. Facial Expressions. The human face is the most intricate and versatile of all animals. Using our face alone, we can communicate a wealth of information to others. We can use our face to emphasise speech, convey our emotional state, as well as use it to silently communicate our understanding and intent.
Consider all that can be said with just a facial expression… A smile to show happiness or agreement. A frown to let someone know you are unhappy. A lowering of your brows to show someone you are angry or frustrated.
A raise of the eyebrows to ask a question or emphasize a word. The Two Types of Facial Expressions There are two distinct differences in the way a facial expression is generated — Posed Expressions that the sender intends to show for social communication. As it passes through our cortex, we have control over them; this is where display rules are managed; for example, you would not laugh at a colleague being fired even if you did not like them. Emotional These types of expressions are fed by innate emotional reactions to stimuli and do not pass through the cerebral cortex, leaving no time for consciousness or awareness, also leading to Microexpressions, which are considered leakage of our true internal emotions before we have time to become aware of the emotion and possible control it in one way or another we will look at Microexpressions in more detail.
This is supported by the universality of emotions and their expressions, as well as studies showing expressions in infants, congenitally blind children and athletes. Why are facial expressions useful?
Micro Expressions Facial expression can also show hidden feelings and thoughts; they appear without our awareness, spontaneously and unconsciously, known as Micro Facial Expressions or Microexpressions 6.
Facial expressions are also a good way to make the audience feel more comfortable with you and can even add credibility to your speech. Facial expressions do not just give us away; they may also allow us to experience our own emotions more fully.
Studies have shown, for example, that when people make an angry face, they exhibit less activity in regions of the cerebral cortex associated with empathy and decision making. Knowing what your facial expressions can communicate is one thing but learning to use them to your advantage is another.
Look for emotion on the faces of others, learn to recognize what their expressions communicate to you, and then practice coupling those expressions with the words and emotions you want to convey. Gesture is a bodily movement while posture is a manner of standing and sitting. Gesture can be both intentional and unintentional but postures are mostly unintentional. Hello and goodbye are some easily identifiable gestures. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search.
And remember: emotions are contagious. If you are upset, it is very likely to make others upset, thus making a bad situation worse. Take a moment to calm down before you jump back into the conversation. The fastest and surest way to calm yourself and manage stress in the moment is to employ your senses—what you see, hear, smell, taste, and touch—or through a soothing movement. By viewing a photo of your child or pet, smelling a favorite scent, listening to a certain piece of music, or squeezing a stress ball, for example, you can quickly relax and refocus.
Since everyone responds differently, you may need to experiment to find the sensory experience that works best for you. In order to send accurate nonverbal cues, you need to be aware of your emotions and how they influence you.
You also need to be able to recognize the emotions of others and the true feelings behind the cues they are sending. This is where emotional awareness comes in. Pay attention to inconsistencies.
Nonverbal communication should reinforce what is being said. Is the person saying one thing, but their body language conveying something else? Look at nonverbal communication signals as a group. Consider all of the nonverbal signals you are receiving, from eye contact to tone of voice and body language. Taken together, are their nonverbal cues consistent—or inconsistent—with what their words are saying?
Trust your instincts. Eye contact — Is the person making eye contact? If so, is it overly intense or just right? Facial expression — What is their face showing? Is it masklike and unexpressive, or emotionally present and filled with interest?
Posture and gesture — Is their body relaxed or stiff and immobile? Are their shoulders tense and raised, or relaxed? Touch — Is there any physical contact? Is it appropriate to the situation? Does it make you feel uncomfortable? Intensity — Does the person seem flat, cool, and disinterested, or over-the-top and melodramatic?
Timing and place — Is there an easy flow of information back and forth? Do nonverbal responses come too quickly or too slowly? Sounds — Do you hear sounds that indicate interest, caring or concern from the person? Authors: Jeanne Segal, Ph. About Nonverbal Communications — Different categories of nonverbal communication, along with a detailed list of signals.
Adam Blatner, M. Harvard Business Review.
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