A 2008 study conducted by Humintell Director Dr. David Matsumoto and Photographer Bob Willingham investigated whether or not facial expressions of emotion were innate or a product of cultural learning. The study, which was the first of its kind, studied congenitally blind (blind from birth) and sighted judo athletes at the 2004 Paralympic Games and…
Read MoreBody Language of Defeat
A recent article in Slate by Daniel Engber looked at the body language of college-basketball athletes, particularly in moments of victory and defeat. Engber noticed certain consistent gestures: such as arms outstretched in victory and hands on heads in defeat. But what are the reasons for these gestures and are they learned or innate? He…
Read MorePast Blog: The Victor’s Stance
In recent years there has been much talk about the stance a winner takes after a competition. Originally labeled as pride, this “victory” stance has been studied by many researchers. With the winter Olympics just around the corner it is prudent to note new research findings for the triumphant body language of the victor’s stance.…
Read MoreHumintell Director – Beyond Psychology
Golden Gate Xpress reports on Humintell’s director Dr. David Matsumoto. Not only does Dr. Matsumoto run Humintell but he is also a SF State psychology professor and former Olympic Judo coach. After 43 years in the sport of Judo he was promoted to seventh degree black belt at the age of 50. A huge accomplishment…
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