Comments on: Submit Your Questions to Dr. Matsumoto!

By: Steven Strawser

Steven Strawser — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:36:58 +0000

With some of the training I have taken, i have noticed that if I do not put forth practice making observations any skill set is diminished as time passes by. What do you recommend as a way to keep sharp on observations, types of practice, etc…

By: WC

WC — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:45:03 +0000

What is the quickest way to establish a baseline with somebody you just met?

By: Thomas Winstead

Thomas Winstead — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:29:44 +0000

How does mTBI possibly effect a patients ability to read the facial expressions of his spouse and children as well as the facial expressions of strangers? Would one of your training modules be appropriate for use with these patients?

By: Aimee Marlow

Aimee Marlow — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:16:52 +0000

Hi, in one day I have finished all the commercial tests that are available. They are all WAY TOO EASY for me. I’m scoring 100% or nearly 100% all of the time. Increasing the speed does not decrease my success rate. I am looking for something more challenging to actually improve my skill. What do you suggest?

By: B Campbell

B Campbell — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:16:26 +0000

I have been informed that D3 is still in the research stage , and it could put user’s at risk , so why why is being sold as a training tool. and if it is to be used it should be noted that it is still in the research stage!

By: Enrique Fernandez

Enrique Fernandez — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:31:34 +0000

I recommend adding a pre-signature to the certificates like on Paul Ekman’s METT2, as I believe no employer will grand it as a qualification without one. I also suggest humintell to make a training tool for low-intensity subtle-expression like the one Scott Peterson made of contempt in you blog previously.

By: Markus

Markus — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:49:29 +0000

Mr Matsumoto:
I wonder about any work on the noverbal behaviour of psychopaths. I know psychopaths dont feel remorse,guilt or regret so they dont give away such clues. Do they give other clues to deceit? Has there been any studies on what might give away the psychopath?

By: Humintell Admin

Humintell Admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:32:45 +0000

Michael,
In response to your question about a tele-seminar, we will be hosting another webinar in April on the topic of Evaluating Truthfulness. Please check back here frequently or subscribe to our mailing list to be alerted of the exact dates!
Thanks.

By: Humintell Admin

Humintell Admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:28:57 +0000

Markus, Just wanted to let you know that Dr. Matsumoto previously commented on the works of Desmond Morris in this blog post:
http://www.humintell.com/2009/11/lie-to-me-season-2-episode-6-lack-of-candor-comments/#comments
He said:
“Desmond Morris did some seminal work on gestures, and much of it is held in high regard in many circles. That being said, I think we approach the study of gestures in a more scientifically rigorous way. Nevertheless, his work was interesting and timely”
Thanks for your comment!!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:04:38 +0000

I often see an expression similar to contempt that is not completely unilateral like the METT teaches but rather asymmetrical. Often it seems to be blended in with a smile. One corner of the mouth is stronger than the other and dimpled and deepened more. Does this also qualify as a contempt expression perhaps where the person is trying to hide it by smiling?
I am also interested in hearing the answer to a question an earlier person wrote about the viability of automated FACS coding programs and when do you think this may replace the need for human coders, if at all possible?