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Psychologists explain the role of eye contact in human connection
Psychologists and health experts suggest that while there is no fixed rule for the amount of eye contact required during conversation, it plays a vital role in human connection and brain function.
Judith Hall, a social psychologist at Northeastern University, notes that people typically look at others more while listening than while speaking, and that eye movement is rarely a steady stare. She also points out that quantifying the exact amount of appropriate eye contact is impossible.
Melissa J. Perry, dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, describes eye contact as a brain-stimulating interaction. She explains that the human brain is optimized to seek sensory input through eye contact and other nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions and posture. Neurobiologically, the brain uses these signals to assess a person's authenticity, empathy, and credibility before a listener forms an opinion on the actual words being spoken.
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George Mason University · Judith Hall · Melissa J. Perry · Northeastern University
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Eye contact serves as a brain-stimulating interaction that is fundamental to human connection. keyt.com · localnews8.com · kesq.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] People tend to maintain more eye contact while listening than while speaking, and eye contact is rarely a fixed stare. keyt.com · localnews8.com · kesq.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Neurobiologically, the brain assesses a person's authenticity, empathy, and credibility through eye contact before forming an opinion on their words. keyt.com · localnews8.com · kesq.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] It is impossible to quantify the exact amount of appropriate eye contact. keyt.com · localnews8.com · kesq.com