Paul Ekman – Micro Expressions

Paul Ekman – Micro Expressions

What are micro expressions?
Micro Expressions are facial expressions that happen in a fraction of seconds. This is an involuntary emotional leakage that exposes the true emotions of a person.
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What makes them different?
Macro Expressions
Micro Expressions
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Obvious or “normal” Facial expressions
The time between 1/2 second to 4 seconds
Be consistent with the tone and content of what you say

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Sometimes, it is misinterpreted or even missed entirely.
In 1/2 second or less
Unconsciously display a hidden emotion

What is the importance of micro expressions?

Micro Expressions are common in all people, sometimes without them realizing.
These events cannot be prevented.
It is crucial to be able to recognize this leakage in order for deception detection and emotional intelligence.

The benefits of Micro Expressions Training

Increase emotional awareness

Facial expressions are universal signals that reflect the moment, and they can be used to communicate verbally or in gestures.-To-Momentary fluctuations in an individual’s emotions.
Our best window into others’ emotions is the face. No matter what our culture, language or personal backgrounds, we all have this common form nonverbal communication.
You can learn to recognize when emotions are just beginning, hiding them, or when someone isn’t aware of what they are feeling.

Detect Deception

If someone attempts to hide his or her emotions it will often show in the person’s eyes.
A micro expression is a flashy expression that flashes across the entire face.
It can be hard to spot micro expressions at 1/25th of an second. However, training can help you spot them in real-time.

Dr. Paul Ekman, the world’s expert in emotions and deception detection, created online micro expressions training tools to help people read and respond to micro expressions.

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Learn to read and to respond to microexpressions
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