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Reading Our Masked Faces

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Published: August 23, 2020 by RHJ Producer

With faces hidden behind masks for Covid-19, we are losing some of the visual information we depend on for smooth communication. Experts discuss the awkward encounters and specific looks we’re likely to misinterpret when we can’t see other people’s mouths.


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  • Dr. David Matsumoto, Professor of Psychology, San Francisco State University and Director, Humintell
  • Dr. Rebecca Brewer, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Royal Holloway University of London

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Program #: 20-34Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Behavioral Science| Communication| Covid-19 Pandemic| Disease| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Interpersonal Relationships| Language| Masks| Mathematics and Data| Psychology| Psychology and Psychiatry| Public Safety| Relationships| Social Science| VirusesMedical Conditions: Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2)Guests: Dr. David Matsumoto| Dr. Rebecca BrewerInstitutions & Organizations: Humintell| Royal Holloway University of London| San Francisco State UniversityProducers: Jason Dickey
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