By Jacqueline Howard written for Huffington Post As scientists learn more about human nature, they’ve made some remarkable discoveries about skills and traits that we may be born with. 1. The ability to teach A new study published last month in the journal Royal Society Open Science suggests that the ability to teach — whether…
Read MoreSpeaking of Psychology: Nonverbal Communication Speaks Volumes
If you think reading people is not a science, think again. Understanding expressions that only appear on someone’s face for tenths of a second can mean a lot to those who know what to look for. In this episode of “Speaking of Psychology” (an American Psychological Association Podcast), psychologist and nonverbal communication expert David Matsumoto,…
Read MoreAre You Catching Other People’s Emotions?
By Stacey Colino for US News and World Report If you’ve ever felt as though you caught a co-worker’s or family member’s mood, it probably wasn’t your imagination. Emotions can be transmitted more easily than colds or flus – faster than the blink of an eye! Research has found that upbeat emotions such as enthusiasm…
Read More