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FBI Micro-Expressions

Rating 3.3
Word count
124K words
Chapters
66
ISBN
9787516813263

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Summary

The FBI is a highly respected law enforcement agency in the United States and around the world, playing a pivotal role in fighting crime and terrorism with a distinguished record. Microexpression psychology has been indispensable in the FBI's investigative work. Drawing creatively on the FBI's microexpression research, modern psychology, and traditional Chinese techniques for reading people, the author has crafted this concise, accessible, and immediately practical FBI psychology field guide to meet the public's need for better interpersonal judgment. Understanding and mastering microexpression psychology and applying it to life, work, and social interactions will sharpen our observation, make us wiser and more likable, and help us move toward success with steadier and quicker steps.

Editor's review

FBI Micro-Expressions, compiled by Xu Dapeng and published by Taihai Publishing House, is not an official FBI textbook but the author's systematic overview of nonverbal behavior recognition techniques based on public materials and case analysis. It covers facial micro-expressions, body language, tone variation, and other dimensions, attempting to provide readers with a practical framework for observing and understanding others' true intentions.

From a professional perspective, the book's value lies in its accessible interpretation of complex psychological and behavioral knowledge, making it especially suitable for introductory readers interested in interpersonal communication and behavior analysis. It cites numerous cases, including business negotiations and everyday scenarios, enhancing readability and practicality. However, readers should note that micro-expression analysis is no master key; it is significantly affected by cultural differences, individual habits, and situational factors, and practical application requires comprehensive judgment combined with other information.

The book's organization is clear, progressing from basic concepts to specific techniques. But some content is based on research in Western cultural contexts, so Chinese readers may need to consider local adaptation when drawing on it. Overall, this is a good interest read that can inspire sensitivity to nonverbal communication, but it should not be regarded as a precise scientific guide.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • General readers interested in psychology and behavioral analysis who want to improve their interpersonal insight
  • People in sales, negotiation, management, and other roles that involve frequent interaction
  • Ordinary people hoping to improve intimate relationships or social communication skills
  • Enthusiasts who enjoy exploring the mysteries of nonverbal communication

Not a good fit for

  • Professional researchers seeking official FBI technical manuals or rigorous academic works
  • People expecting to accurately detect all lies through simple techniques

Reading tips

  1. Treat the book's techniques as a supplement to your observational perspective rather than absolute truth, and apply them flexibly in specific contexts
  2. Observe interesting nonverbal signals in daily life as you read, but avoid making arbitrary judgments about others
  3. Focus on the basic principles and analytical approach rather than mechanically memorizing the correspondence between specific actions and emotions

About the publisher

Taihai Publishing House China · Founded in 1997

Founded in 1997 and based in Beijing, Taihai Publishing House takes “building cultural bridges and promoting cross-strait unity” as its mission, focusing on Taiwan-related studies, social sciences and humanities, Chinese and foreign history, and literature. Judging from the 709 titles in the database, its publishing centers on foreign literature and classic works, with attention to Eastern philosophy, architecture, and social culture. Representative books include Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha and Steppenwolf and the four-volume Hesse literary series, Liang Sicheng’s A History of Chinese Architecture, Lao She’s Teahouse (unabridged classic edition), Sun Wu’s The Art of War, and collections by W. Somerset Maugham, Yasunari Kawabata, and Yukio Mishima. Its authors include major foreign writers such as Hesse, Maugham, Kawabata, and Mishima, as well as Liang Sicheng, Lao She, and Sun Wu. Its publishing features complete presentation of classic texts and series-based organization of foreign literature; public information on its Taiwan-related studies titles and authors is limited.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 前 言
  3. 第一章 FBI与微表情
  4. 第一节 FBI与广义微表情
  5. 第二节 FBI与潜意识
  6. 第三节 FBI与情绪
  7. 第四节 FBI识人技巧
  8. 第二章 FBI与情绪微表情
  9. 第一节 喜悦
  10. 第二节 愤怒
  11. 第三节 悲伤
  12. 第四节 惊讶
  13. 第五节 恐惧
  14. 第六节 厌恶
  15. 第三章 FBI探究五官
  16. 第一节 眼睛神态
  17. 第二节 瞳孔变化
  18. 第三节 视角变化
  19. 第四节 视觉阻断
  20. 第五节 特殊的眼部表情
  21. 第六节 眉有深意
  22. 第七节 嘴巴的小动作
  23. 第八节 嘴巴与谎言
  24. 第九节 指向性的下巴
  25. 第十节 鼻子的价值
  26. 第四章 FBI与肢体语言
  27. 第一节 肢体语言的来源与发展
  28. 第二节 诚实的微动作
  29. 第三节 头部动作的深意
  30. 第四节 手部动作
  31. 第五节 握手的秘密
  32. 第六节 独特的五指
  33. 第七节 常见的手势
  34. 第八节 手臂动作
  35. 第九节 特殊的手臂动作
  36. 第十节 人际关系的标尺
  37. 第十一节 触碰的力量
  38. 第十二节 拥抱和抚摸
  39. 第十三节 耸肩的含义
  40. 第十四节 诚实的腿脚
  41. 第十五节 特殊的腿脚动作
  42. 第十六节 被忽视的躯干
  43. 第十七节 常见的躯干动作
  44. 第五章 FBI教你以姿势识人
  45. 第一节 坐姿
  46. 第二节 站姿
  47. 第三节 走姿
  48. 第四节 睡姿
  49. 第六章 FBI教你探究不同群体的微表情
  50. 第一节 女性群体的微表情
  51. 第二节 男性群体的微表情
  52. 第三节 老板群体的微表情
  53. 第七章 FBI教你如何应用微表情
  54. 第一节 在面试招聘中的应用
  55. 第二节 在销售谈判中的应用
  56. 第三节 在日常生活中的应用
  57. 第八章 FBI教你闻声识人
  58. 第一节 从音调中推知情感
  59. 第二节 打招呼透露出的秘密
  60. 第三节 说话时的动作
  61. 第四节 说话时的特点与性格
  62. 第五节 口头禅的秘密
  63. 第九章 FBI教你如何解密性格
  64. 第一节 兴趣解密性格
  65. 第二节 妆容解密性格
  66. 第三节 衣着解密性格

FAQ

Is this book an official FBI training textbook?
No. This book is compiled by the author based on publicly available micro-expression research and cases; it is not an official publication or training material of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Can you accurately detect lies after reading this book?
No. Micro-expression analysis is only one reference dimension in lie detection and is affected by many factors. This book mainly offers ways of observing and analyzing; it cannot guarantee absolute accuracy.
Do the techniques in this book apply to all cultural backgrounds?
Not entirely. Some research is based on Western cultural contexts, and certain nonverbal signals may vary across cultures. Readers are advised to understand and apply them in light of their own cultural environment.

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About the author

许大鹏 Author

Xu Dapeng is a Chinese book author. Public information about him is limited, and details such as his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly documented. Judging from the 11 works held in the collection, his writing centers on applied psychology, with a particular focus on criminal psychology and behavioral analysis. His representative works include FBI Criminal Psychological Analysis, FBI Psychological Analysis Techniques, Criminal Psychology Revealed, Criminal Scene Investigation, Criminal Psychological Profiling, and FBI Micro-expressions, along with The Super Memory Method: A Comprehensive Guide to Highly Effective Memory Techniques, which reflects an interest in memory methods and self-improvement. His books are commonly classified under social psychology, inspirational growth, and applied psychology. His style tends toward the accessible and practical, translating professional psychological concepts into content that general readers can readily understand, and he has built a readership among popular works on criminal psychology and psychological analysis.