In tearful testimony, sports personality Erin Andrews took the stand in court against a man who stalked and filmed her naked in a Tennessee hotel. If you look at the image above and the short clip of some of her testimony below, there is no question that Andrews is feeling genuine sadness when recounting how…
Read MoreSpeaking of Psychology: Nonverbal Communication Speaks Volumes
If you think reading people is not a science, think again. Understanding expressions that only appear on someone’s face for tenths of a second can mean a lot to those who know what to look for. In this episode of “Speaking of Psychology” (an American Psychological Association Podcast), psychologist and nonverbal communication expert David Matsumoto,…
Read MoreAre You Catching Other People’s Emotions?
By Stacey Colino for US News and World Report If you’ve ever felt as though you caught a co-worker’s or family member’s mood, it probably wasn’t your imagination. Emotions can be transmitted more easily than colds or flus – faster than the blink of an eye! Research has found that upbeat emotions such as enthusiasm…
Read MoreAnger, Contempt and Disgust Fuel Hostility
Individuals experiencing anger, contempt and disgust are more likely to act and behave in a hostile manner toward those they disagree with, new research from San Francisco State University shows. Past research had demonstrated an association between these emotions, collectively known in psychology as ANCODI, and hostility, but the new study published today in the…
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