mienk
Mienk is a hypothetical construct used in discussions of nonverbal communication and interpersonal perception. It refers to the overall impression of a speaker’s sincerity, friendliness, or trustworthiness that a perceiver derives from a momentary combination of facial cues, voice, and body language during an interaction. The concept emphasizes integration across modalities rather than any single cue.
Etymology and origins: The term mienk is not widely used in empirical psychology and appears mainly in
Definition and characteristics: Mienk arises from the interaction of multiple cues, including microexpressions, gaze direction and
Measurement and reliability: Because mienk is subjective, researchers typically use rating scales or consensus judgments after
Uses and reception: In theory and design discussions, mienk informs the development of avatars, virtual agents,
See also: Nonverbal communication, impression formation, facial expression, prosody.