Below are some comments regarding the videos of two mothers, Diane Downs & Erin Runnion, whose children were involved in horrific circumstances. In our original blog on this topic, Humintell noted that it is extremely important to focus on all nonverbal behaviors, particularly facial expressions of emotion. We emphasize looking for inconsistencies between verbal and…
Read MoreWhy You Should Smile at Strangers
A recent LiveScience article highlighted research that suggests that giving strangers a slight smile can make people feel more connected to one another. At the annual meeting of Society for the Study of Motivation, researchers from Purdue University in Indiana suggested that people who have been acknowledged by a stranger feel more connected to others immediately after the…
Read MoreFollow-Up to Truth & Deception: Hone Your Skills
Below are some comments regarding the videos, of Mark Hacking & Susan Smith, individuals whose loved ones went missing. In our original blog on this topic, Humintell noted that at times truth and deception have similar qualities and can be very hard to distinguish from one anther. There are many things to take into consideration…
Read MoreTruth Tellers and Liars
In a past blog, A Look at the Truth, Humintell reported on distinguishing features of truth tellers & liars. Following are remarks from the original blog as well as videos that illustrate the importance of microexpressions and nonverbal behavior. Dr. Matsumoto has stated that it is equally important to determine truthfulness when trying to detect…
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