7 Things That Can Tell You A Lot About A Person

Are you looking for tips on understanding others better and their behavior? If psychology has taught us anything, it’s that people are complicated. While there’s no quick and easy way to assess a person’s true character and motivations, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you gain insight into someone's mind. We've made a list of a few things you didn't know that can tell you a lot about someone. #things #behavior #psych2go Writer: Chloe Avenasa Script Editor: Morgan Franz Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Naphia YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go References: Foley, G. N., & Gentile, J. P. (2010) Nonverbal Communication in Psychotherapy. Journal of Psychiatry, 7(6); 38-44. Golbeck, J., Robles, C., & Turner, K. (2011). Predicting personality with social media. Journal of Personality Psychology, 13(28): 253-262. Howlett, N., Pine, K. L., & Fletcher, B. (2013). The Influence of Clothing on First Impressions: Rapid and Positive Responses to Minor Changes in Attire. Journal of Fashion Marketing & Management, 17(1); 38-47. Rentfrow, P. J., & Gosling, S. D. (2003). The do re mi’s of everyday life: the structure and personality correlates of music preferences. Journal of personality and social psychology, 84(6), 12-26. Swanson, W. (2005). Unwritten Rules of Management. Simon & Schuster; New York, NY. Thayer, S., & Schiff, W. (2017). Eye-contact, facial expressions, and understanding other forms of nonverbal communication. Journal of Social Psychology, 95(1), 117-124. Have feedback or want to be a part of our mission? Contact us at editorial@psych2go.net

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