Emotions, Language and Thought Institute
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Facial Expressions and Emotions
Check your skills.
You must review 10 photos to recognize ONE of the basic emotions (happiness, anger, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust and contempt) that facial expressions indicate.
The questions are divided into 2 PHASES, with progressive levels of difficulty.
At the end of the test, you will receive a comprehensive assessment of your skills and tips about your possible mistakes.
Fast content grow about emotion, language and thought
In December 2021, we started translating the extensive collection of posts, originally in Portuguese, that were written in the last decade about emotion, language and thought.
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The Chairman
Obtained a PhD in Psychology from the University of Brasília, where he is a visiting researcher in the areas of moral development, the regulation of human behavior based on beliefs and values and emotion, language and thought.
Psychologist, he also holds post-graduate degrees in Psychology, Education and a bachelor’s, master’s and post-graduate degrees in the military.
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He was a United Nations observer in Guatemala in the 1999 presidential elections and participated in the peace-building process in that country until 2001.
He was vice-president of the Federal District Board of Psychology.
Since 2003, he has been working in the legislative process of the Brazilian National Congress, an environment in which he develops and employs behavior observation techniques.
He received national and international awards such as: the United Nations Medal, the Peacemaker Medal and the Marshal Hermes Medal, among others.
In 2010, he founded the IBRALC, a pioneer initiative to spread, in Portuguese, scientific knowledge about emotions and non-verbal behavior, which he considers to be one of his most relevant achievements so far.
In 2021, given the need to frame the teaching of body language in a more comprehensive approach, IBRALC became IBRALE – Brazilian Institute of Emotional Language. To engage international audience in such important matters, ELATI – Emotion, Language and Thought Institute – was founded.
He is nationally known for his didactic, easy and pleasant way of teaching behavior analysis.
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Every Tuesday, a topic on socio-emotional education and behavior.
- The Truth About Lies: Understanding eye movement misconceptions
Uncover the truth behind eye movement misconceptions and why they fail to detect lies, backed by scientific evidence. - 93% of communication is non-verbal: is it true?It is claimed that 93% of communication is non-verbal. See the origin of this myth and understand the limitations of the studies that established the 7-38-55 rule.
- From Legislative Simulation to Early Civic Engagement: Nurturing young minds for social change – the Brazilian caseThis study explores the vital impact of legislative simulation programs since 2003 on teaching democratic values and socio-emotional skills to youth. By fostering citizenship and practical legislative experiences, these programs enhance autonomy, self-reflection, and self-determination, crucial for democratic engagement. Discover how this innovative approach shapes informed, reflective, and participatory citizens essential for a just society.
- Youth Protagonism in Tackling Violence and Prejudice in SchoolsYouth protagonism in schools is essential for combating violence and prejudice, enabling young people to lead changes and promote a more inclusive and safe educational environment, aligned with innovative and participatory pedagogical practices. Discover our proposal!
- Navigating the Emotional Terrain of Sexual Consent: More Than Just Yes or NoConsent is often thought of in terms of clear verbal agreements—saying “yes” to continue and “no” to stop. However, emotional expressions often speak louder than words. Nonverbal cues, such as body language and facial expressions, play integral roles.
- Human Decisions, Desires and Violence in the Academic EnvironmentDiscover the hidden layers of violence in the academic environment: a phenomenon fueled by emotions and decisions. Join us in finding solutions to create safe and inclusive educational spaces where respect and empathy prevail. Your voice is essential in this discussion.
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