What is social influence in psychology? Dr. David Matsumoto, Director of Humintell, led a free webinar on The Basics of Social Influence where he provided participants with an introduction to evidenced-based topics of social influence. These social influence examples included topics of: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience Cooperation Emotion Contagion Social Loafing and Social Striving…
Read MoreCan Anger Have Benefits for Attaining Goals?
When we think about potentially destructive emotions, we often think about anger issues. And for good reason; anger is probably the most common emotion that leads to feelings of regret later. For tips on anger management, click here. Dr. Matsumoto doesn’t believe anger is inherently a “bad” emotion. Getting angry can result in some good…
Read MoreThe Latest Science about Behavioral Indicators of Deception
A Message for Professional Interviewers, Investigators, Therapists, and Negotiators I wanted to let our Humintell community know of a recent paper that was published in a top-tier, scientific journal on behavioral indicators when detecting deception. In the scientific community, there have been debates about whether behavior can reliably differentiate truths from lies, and if so,…
Read MoreForged by Trust: The Healing Power of Nonverbal Behavior
Written by Robin Dreeke of the People Formula, originally published on LinkedIn Introduction In the world of trust and the intricate dance of nonverbal communication, I had the privilege of exploring the life and wisdom of David Matsumoto, Ph.D. Renowned for his expertise in nonverbal behavior and as an Olympic Judo Coach, his journey is…
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