Recent data suggest a causal relationship between essential hypertension and neurovascular compression (NVC) at the rostral ventrolateral medulla. An increase of central sympathetic outflow might be an underlying pathomechanism. The sympathetic nerve activity to muscle was recorded in 21 patients with hypertension with NVC (NVC+ group) and in 12 patients with hypertension without NVC (NVC- grou...

Does autism involve a deficit in intersubjective engagement with other persons? We studied nonverbal communication in children and adolescents with and without autism (n = 12 per group), group-matched for chronological age and verbal mental age, during 3 min of a videotaped interview. In keeping with previous studies, there were only subtle but potentially revealing group differences on behavio...

Facial expression of emotion is a foundational aspect of social interaction and nonverbal communication. In this study, we use a computer-animated 3D facial tool to investigate how dynamic properties of a smile are perceived. We created smile animations where we systematically manipulated the smile's angle, extent, dental show, and dynamic symmetry. Then we asked a diverse sample of 802 partici...

This article describes a novel teaching activity that allows students in diversity, leadership, and communication courses to observe the powerful effects of nonverbal communication. The nonverbal experiences female leaders may encounter as they rise through the ranks of organizations are simulated and consequences discussed. Two student volunteers give impromptu speeches acting as “leaders,” wh...