School is back in session! Humintell Director David Matsumoto has been a Professor at San Francisco State and Judo Instructor for over 30 years. In this video, he explains how reading facial expressions of emotion and body language (nonverbal behavior) has so many benefits in the educational process. Teachers For teachers, reading their kids’ and…
Read MoreRESULTS: Reading Microexpressions: Put Yourself to the Test
A couple weeks ago we published a blog and challenged you to catch a liar by watching 4 videos. Several of you weighed in with your thoughts on who was telling the truth and who was lying after drinking either apple juice or vinegar and saying “this tastes good”. What were the answers? Find out…
Read MoreReading Microexpressions: Put Yourself to the Test
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…
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