The central thesis of Dr. Vernon’s forum presentation was how one can study emotions through facial expression. She explained how emotion can be expressed through several ways such as through one’s tone of voice, facial expression, posture, physical distance and/or actions and behavior. The most fascinating aspect of the talk, besides the intriguing pictures was how she explained the adaptive function of numerous emotions. For example, she described how the adaptive function of anger was to protect ourselves and our interest. Additionally, the most useful aspect of the Unit to me because it focused on one of the most important aspects of college to me: my major. Even though I already now my major, it taught me strategies on how to graduate