Any parent of young children know that raising kids can be a bit messy, especially when they’re infants. In addition to plenty of kisses, there’s always drool to be wiped, and slobbery feedings. Recent research has shown that exposure to family members’ saliva, what is known in the academic world as “saliva sharing”, plays a…
Read MoreDr. David Matsumoto Free Microexpressions Webinar Recap
Did you miss Dr. Matsumoto’s free microexpressions webinar on February 3rd? Don’t worry, you can watch the entire recording below! Universal Facial Expressions Any discussion of microexpressions starts with a large acknowledgement to the fact there are seven facial expressions of emotion that research has shown to be universally expressed and recognized. The original universality…
Read MoreTom Brady’s Facial Expression
If you’re a football fan, you likely heard about Tom Brady’s facial expression that went viral a few weeks ago. The expression (which can be seen in the image above), was shown by Brady after head coach Bruce Arians mentioned something to him at the Bucs vs Panthers game on January 9th. As mentioned in…
Read MoreTransparent Masks May Improve Nonverbal Communication
The widespread use of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic has posed numerous nonverbal communication barriers, muffling speech and impeding lip-reading. For deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) individuals, masks have made daily as well as clinical interactions especially difficult. With approximately 72% of people older than 65 experiencing hearing loss, and with this age group having higher…
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