Emotions and Body Language Web Quest

Name: ______

At the microlevel of social interaction we respond to others based on our learned understanding of non-verbal communications. This communication can range from facial expressions to body language. While it is believed that facial expressions are often not taught, but inherent, body language can vary greatly depending on culture, social class and gender.

Start your study of emotions by going to the following website and completing the quizzes on disgust and happiness.

Disgust http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/disgust/index.shtml

Happiness (smiling) http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/smiles/index.shtml

Now that you have an understanding of facial expressions go to the following website {http://www.do2learn.com/games/facialexpressions/index.htm}

See if you can design a face to match one of the eight inherent emotions. Select an emotion, using the buttons on the right manipulate the face to depict your selected emotion. When you are satisfied with your manipulation click the emotion button at the top of the page. How close were you? Why did you manipulate the face as you did?

Answer the following questions … Be prepared to discuss.

How can you use an understanding of emotions and non verbal communication in your life?

If you have time research additional body language and create a list of stances or indicators of people’s feelings or attitudes.