Analyzing Nonverbal Behaviors and Expressions of Emotion

In the interview below by DeCodeur du Non-Verbal on analyzing nonverbal behaviors, Dr. Matsumoto was asked by French body language consultant Romain Collignon, about how he got started in analyzing nonverbal behaviors and expressions of emotion.  See Dr. Matsumoto’s response below. “As an undergraduate, I was initially interested in how children (ages 3-5) could understand…

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Translating Nonverbals – CLE for Attorneys

Dr. Matsumoto recently gave a CLE workshop to the New Hampshire District Court. He is an expert in nonverbal behavior and reading people’s emotions in high-stakes situations. Being able to read nonverbal communication signs is extremely important in many professions, but especially for attorneys.  Dr. Matsumoto and Humintell now specializes in teaching nonverbal communication techniques…

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Scientific Evidence for Training the Ability to Read Microexpressions of Emotion- 2011

By Dr. David Matsumoto and Dr. Hyi Sung Hwang There are numerous tests and ways to evaluate what we have learned.  However, there is currently no method to access the learning effect of reading other people’s emotions. Humintell is a leader of emotion reading training programs, and we have been conducting research in understanding emotions…

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Spotting a Liar May Be Harder Than You Think

Spotting a liar is complicated, as author Kevin Goodman outlines in his latest Huffington Post Blog “5 Guidelines to Catch a Liar”. In his post, Goodman asserts that traditional signs of lying such as averting the eyes, fidgeting and playing with one’s hair are not necessarily proof of deception.  Why, you ask? In their effort…

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