AP51532

AP51532

General Psychology

The power of the Handshake

What’s in a handshake? In a study conducted by Florin Dolcos and Sandra Dolcos it appears to a lot. One thing they found out that a good handshake can enhance the positive impact of approach and diminish the negative impact of avoidance. The handshake is thought to date to ancient time to show a stranger that you did not have any weapons. The result of their study has given scientific support about the important role in a handshake in business and social interactions. The study confirmed that if you want to make a good impression start with a good handshake. The study focused on approach and avoidance behaviors using 18 male and female volunteers. MRI data was collected while the participant watched videos of non-verbal guest-host interactions in a business setting. MRI showed an increase in sensitivity to approach and avoidance behaviors. The study showed that not just any handshake, but the way of shaking hands, such as a firm, friendly and confident handshake. A while back a person could get a loan with a handshake, so it coveys something important.

Reference:

Dolcos, F., Dolcos, S., Neural Correlates of Evaluative Judgments in Observed Social Interactions.

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