How can we read facial expressions of emotion, even when people are wearing masks? It is true that when people wear masks, the amount of visual cues that we have (the observable surface of the face) is greatly reduced. But not all masks are created equal. Some cover the entire mouth and lip area while…
Read MoreWhat is Body Language?
Why is body language important? The importance of body language in communication cannot be stressed enough. Body language is also known by another term called Nonverbal Behavior. Nonverbal behavior is a complex signal system of the body to communicate our mental states, thoughts and feelings. Examples of Body Language Body language is one of the…
Read MoreWatch the world’s smallest bear copy its friends’ facial expressions
Humans are master impersonators—even infants can mimic the facial expressions of their friends and parents. Other socially sophisticated primates can copy others’ faces during play, with toothy grins bouncing from one gorilla or orangutan to the next. Now, scientists have captured video of the world’s smallest bear doing the same thing, the first time that…
Read MoreDisgust: Dissecting the Facial Expression
A few weeks ago, we posted an article about the hapless kombucha drinker whose disgust facial expressions went viral. This week, we get the benefit of Humintell’s own Dr. David Matsumoto’s insight into the details of her expressions. After trying kombucha, the video’s subject, Brittany Tomlinson, cycles through a rapid sequence of vivid facial expressions,…
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