In this week’s episode of Lie to Me, Dr. Cal Lightman and his team investigate the shooting of Officer Nick Hardy, who was gunned down after investigating a domestic disturbance call in an apartment building. The injury left Hardy paralyzed and unable to move any part of his body, including the muscles in his face.…
Read MoreLie to Me: Viewers Impact
Many of us watched the hit show Lie to Me on Fox every Monday evening. Thanks to the popularity of the show, people developed an interest in the topic of microexpressions and the world of nonverbal behavior. Recently researchers at Michigan State University led by professor of communication, Timothy Levine, are putting Lie to Me…
Read MoreLie to Me Preview 7/12 “Teacher and Pupils”
Preview tonight’s episode of Lie to Me, airing at 8/7central on FOX. At the end of the preview an interesting question is posed to Dr. Lightman as to whether he could read someone that could barely move their eyes. This is a valid inquiry, as injury or impairment of any facial muscles could limit the…
Read MoreWhy Do People Cover their Face and Mouth When Emotional?
We often see athletes and individuals in high stress, emotional situations do what Dr. Matsumoto calls a “face cover”. But why exactly do people cover their face or mouth in emotional and stressful times? Some individuals believe that the face cover is only a part of social communication, but Dr. Matsumoto believes that it is…
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