Human Behavior Research blog posts

17 Feb
human behavior research
Emotion
8 reasons why FaceReader is better than OpenFace
In this blog post, we’ll break down why FaceReader outperforms OpenFace. We’ll focus on key aspects like accuracy, ease of use, and security—making sure you get reliable results without the hassle.

13 Feb
human behavior research
Other (Human)
Why The Observer XT is the gold standard for behavioral research
In the ever-evolving field of behavioral research, having the right tools can make the difference between ordinary findings and groundbreaking insights.

07 Feb
human behavior research
Emotion
What is Galvanic Skin Response?
Understanding human emotions and physiological responses is a key focus in behavioral science. One insightful tool in this field is galvanic skin response (GSR). But what is galvanic skin response? A beginner’s guide to understanding GSR in research.

30 Jan
human behavior research
Healthcare
Mealtime challenges in dementia: insight in difficulties
Mealtimes can be a daily struggle for people with dementia, but understanding their challenges - and the power of nonverbal communication - can make all the difference.

14 Jan
human behavior research
Other (Human)
5 Must-read articles to explore human behavior and emotions
Studying human behavior reveals surprising insights about what drives our actions and emotions. In this blog, we share five insightful articles that explore what behavior is, how emotions are made, and the tools researchers use to study them.

07 Jan
human behavior research
User Experience
Benefits of implicit and explicit measurements of engagement
Everyone wants to know if people are truly engaged with their content. But how do we accurately measure engagement? In this blog post, researchers from VicarVision share how they studied cognitive, affective, and behavioral engagement.

17 Dec
human behavior research
Psychology
Why sustained attention matters in infant development
How does sustained attention develop in infants and why is it crucial for learning? Learn about the latest research measuring attention through video and heart rate data.

13 Dec
human behavior research
Multimodal
What is cognitive load, and how does it help us understand human behavior?
By exploring cognitive load, researchers gain insights into how people process information, respond emotionally, and manage decision-making. How cognitive load and one of its most reliable indicators, pupil dilation, is crucial in human behavior research.

03 Dec
human behavior research
Emotion
Validating FaceReader's attention detection: a reliable measure using gaze and head pose
Measuring attention is crucial across many fields, from marketing to user experience design and human-computer interaction. Learn more about how we validated custom expressions for attention in FaceReader.

23 Oct
human behavior research
Psychology
5 examples of infant studies
Researchers perform infant studies to properly monitor and understand all kinds of development factors. In this blog post, five examples of infant studies are highlighted.