Babies use ‘Saliva Sharing’ to Infer Close Relationships

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…

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8 CREDIBLE Steps to Conduct a Successful Interview

Written by Humintell Affiliate Jay Abiona of Credible Security Solutions Have you ever conducted an interview and were unsure if the individual was being 100% honest? If so, then this article is for you! We all know that the largest cost in any business is usually payroll. In order to have loyal, hardworking and HONEST…

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Reading 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…

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Face Masks Reduce Emotion Recognition Accuracy

For many, face masks have become the symbol of the global fight against COVID-19. But while face masks’ medical benefits seem to be clear, little is known about their psychological consequences, particularly on emotion recognition. Drawing on theories of the social functions of emotions and rapid trait impressions, researchers from University of Groningen in The…

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