Vista Language Arts Lessons

  Micro-expressions express the seven universal emotions: disgust, anger, fear, sadness, happiness, contempt, and surprise.  In the 1990's Paul Ekman *(clinical psychologist) expanded his list of emotions to include a range of positive and negative emotions not all encoded in facial muscles  Some emotions expressed as facial expressions: happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, disgust, fear, confusion, excitement, - Macro Expressions                                   Micro Expressions -obvious expression                                   -often misinterpreted or missed completely -last 1/2-4 secs                                             -occurs in 1/2 of a sec or less -match the content and                              -unconsciously display a concealed emotion tone of what is said Micro expressions occur in everyone, often unconsciously.  There  is no way to prevent them from happening. Learning to detect micro expressions can benefit with emotional awareness and overall safety, 

  Phrenology- The study of brain shape and reading...The beginning of this study was designed in 1796 by Physician Franz Joseph Gall. Gall conceived of the brain not as a single organ but as a mosaic of specialized parts that each governed a particular mental or emotional function. Phrenology was popular in the 1800's.   Vocabulary words and your first impression: 1. imitation 2. wonder 3. esteem 4. cautiousness 5. prudence 6.parental love 7. courage 8. acquisition 9.sublimity 10, ideality 11. reflective 12.perceptive 13. aspiring 14.domestic

  \ Reflexology is a type of massage that involves applying different amounts of pressure to the feet, hands, and ears.  It is based on the theory that these body parts are connected to certain organs and body systems. People who practice this technique are called reflexologists. Reflexology is based on the Chinese belief of qi (pronounced "chee") or vital energy. The qi flows through each person.  When a person is stressed, their body blocks qi. This can cause an imbalance in the body and can lead to illness.  Reflexology helps to keep the body in balance.  Touch is believed to send energy flowing into a person's body and reaches the area needed for healing. 1. What are the potential benefits of reflexology? -reduce stress and anxiety -reduce pain -lift mood -improve general well-being 2. What are additional benefits of reflexology? -boost immune system -fight cancer -relieve colds and bacterial infections -clear sinuses -recover from back problems -boost fertility -impr