Human Behavior Research Blog Posts

What are stimuli in human behavior research?

A stimulus is any object, event, or factor that influences human behavior. It can be something we see, hear, or feel, affecting our decisions and actions. But how do researchers use stimuli in behavioral studies?

8 reasons why FaceReader outperforms 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.

7 Reasons to attend CHI 2025

If you are working in HCI or UX, you are probably familiar with CHI. This conference is organized every year by the international society for Human-Computer Interaction, SIGCHI. Why you should attend CHI 2025?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eating behaviors in childhood obesity

Is time spent looking at food related to eating behavior? Researcher Lundquist and her colleagues studied the relationship between delayed gratification and consumption of food.

How to measure audience 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.

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.

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.

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.