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You could resort to “micro-expression training” or “mind habits modification” in an attempt to raise your social intelligence, but these types of psychotherapy seem superficial to me.
How I Raised My Social Intelligence, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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When Spock says, “Live long, and prosper,” to the Vulcan Science Academy, his lip tilts up on one side, ever so slightly–a micro-expression of contempt.
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Dr. Prial is one of a handful of experts globally who have been trained by the US Government and other experts in detecting deception, facial action coding, micro-expression recognition and, statement analysis. and risk assessment.
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Government and other experts in detecting deception, facial action coding, micro-expression recognition and, statement analysis. and risk assessment.
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"SPOT's officers, working in pairs, stand off to the side, scanning passengers at a security checkpoint for signs of any behaviors on the officers 'checklist, such as repeated patting of the chest -- which might mean that a bomb is strapped too tightly under a person's jacket -- or a micro-expression," he wrote.
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"SPOT's officers, working in pairs, stand off to the side, scanning passengers at a security checkpoint for signs of any behaviors on the officers 'checklist, such as repeated patting of the chest -- which might mean that a bomb is strapped too tightly under a person's jacket -- or a micro-expression," he wrote.
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It seems that Clinton's micro-expression gave away more about his true feelings than he intended.
whoar.co.nz 2008
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I assumed this was a micro-expression, but apparently it wasn’t so micro.
Archive 2006-02-01 Darren Naish 2006
whichbe commented on the word micro-expression
(fr. Wordspy, n.) A very short facial expression of an intense, concealed emotion.
May 14, 2008
whichbe commented on the word micro-expression
Facial Expression Test
June 16, 2008