Brain Detects Happiness More Quickly Than Sadness (IMAGE)

Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology

Brain Detects Happiness More Quickly Than Sadness

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A new study, carried out be Spanish and Brazilian researchers, shows that we can detect expressions of happiness and surprise faster than those of sadness or fear.

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J. Antonio Aznar Casanova

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