CMN 2132 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Orbicularis Oculi Muscle, Egalitarianism
19 Jun 2018
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-zygomatic major (the muscle that stretches out the lips when smiling) matched with
orbicularis oculi muscle (which gives crows feet around eyes)
EYES
Key points:
-we gaze at things that are more rewarding, we look away from things we don't like
-if we cannot see people's eyes when communicating, communication is strained at best
-gaze is a part of a network of other behaviours
-gaze aversion was seen as unfavourable in an interview setting. Suggests a lack of confidence.
-gaze brings a responsibility to interact. If you're hiding something... you don't want to
-”turning a blind eye”: related to cultural display rules. What are the things we are not
supposed to notice/look at (ie. suffering, distress, embarassing behaviour). We look away from
negative physical characteristics
-people who have larger pupils were seen as more attractive.
-pupils can also dilate because of alcohol or drug use
-pupils shrink when one is thinking up the lie and they dilate when one is actually lying.
Terms:
Conjugate Lateral Eye Movements:
-> When asked a numerical question, our gaze suggests which side is dominant. Looking left
indicates right dominance. Men tend to look look to the right, indicating left-brain. Women tend
to go the other way.
gaze and mutual gaze:
-we look away to access mental information
-in our gaze we examine different parts of the face to make sure we've understood
-we use other people's eyes for feedback of all sorts
-dominant behaviour is seen in people who gaze more at the person
-visual dominance ratio: how long you look at someone while speaking
-"visual egalitarianism": all members of a group are being looked at equally
-leakage: unintended betrayal of feeling the person is trying to conceal
-gaze cuing: when we look in the direction of someone else's gaze
Document Summary
Zygomatic major (the muscle that stretches out the lips when smiling) matched with orbicularis oculi muscle (which gives crows feet around eyes) We gaze at things that are more rewarding, we look away from things we don"t like. If we cannot see people"s eyes when communicating, communication is strained at best. Gaze is a part of a network of other behaviours. Gaze aversion was seen as unfavourable in an interview setting. If you"re hiding something you don"t want to. Turning a blind eye : related to cultural display rules. What are the things we are not supposed to notice/look at (ie. suffering, distress, embarassing behaviour). People who have larger pupils were seen as more attractive. Pupils can also dilate because of alcohol or drug use. Pupils shrink when one is thinking up the lie and they dilate when one is actually lying. > when asked a numerical question, our gaze suggests which side is dominant.
