So you want to catch a liar in the act. What is the first thing you should look for? The answer are what researchers call “hot spots”. Hot spots are inconsistencies between what people say and what their nonverbal behavior is saying. For example, if you ask a person how they like your dress and…
Read MoreThe Role of Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom
What role does nonverbal communication play in the classroom? As many children around the country head back to school, it’s important for parents and teachers to think about nonverbal communication and how it influences behavior and learning. In the video below, Dr. Matsumoto discusses the role of nonverbal communication between teachers and students in order…
Read MoreCan Children Read Masked Faces?
As children around the country return to school, the debate whether or not children should wear masks in school continues. In addition, the issue of whether kids wearing masks delays development has become a hot-button topic for many. Some parents believe their children are being negatively impacted. They suggest that kids are unable to read…
Read MoreFace Masks Reduce Emotion Recognition Accuracy
For many, face masks have become the symbol of the global fight against COVID-19. But while face masks’ medical benefits seem to be clear, little is known about their psychological consequences, particularly on emotion recognition. Drawing on theories of the social functions of emotions and rapid trait impressions, researchers from University of Groningen in The…
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