Recognizing emotions from other people's faces is one of the most important social skills we possess. Yet, we do not always get it right. Have you ever looked at a human face and wondered whether the person was terrified or simply surprised? This is one of the most common emotional confusions. But
A new study, conducted by researchers from the Department of General Psychology, shows that positive expectations can temporarily improve reading performance.Researchers asked 102 young adults to wear “special” glasses that were actually sham lenses but were presented as tools capable of modifying
Do we really always like symmetry? One might think so: it is orderly, regular, reassuring. And indeed, in many cases, that is true. But when we move from abstract shapes to images of the real world, things become more complicated.In a recent study, we investigated how symmetry influences aesthetic
