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Psychol Sci November 2013 PMID 23019141

Chemosignals communicate human emotions.

Jasper H B de Groot, Monique A M Smeets, Annemarie Kaldewaij, Maarten J A Duijndam, Gün R Semin

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Discussions demonstrate active engagement with the research, referencing findings such as chemosignals affecting facial expressions and behaviors, and mentioning the use of fear and disgust videos for experiments. The tone varies from curiosity to skepticism, with phrases like 'fascinating' and 'want to see replication,' showing both interest and critical thinking about the potential impact of the study.

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Most discussions support the idea that chemosignals play a role in human emotion communication, with some skepticism about the strength of the evidence.

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Several posts analyze implications, discuss experimental methods, and cite details like fear and disgust videos, reflecting deep involvement.

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There is recognition that these findings could influence understanding of social interactions, though some express doubt about replicability and significance.

Abstract in brief

  • Humans can communicate emotional states through chemical signals, known as chemosignals, which affect both facial expressions and sensory behaviors.
  • The study found that fear chemosignals lead to fearful facial expressions and increased sensory attention, while disgust chemosignals cause disgusted expressions and sensory rejection behaviors.
  • These results suggest that chemosignals play a significant, often subconscious role in social communication, aligning with embodied social communication theory.]
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恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https://t.co/GUhGWsJSuU

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Mello.B33
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3/ "Smell you later! Chemosignals communicate human emotions" - these findings are important, Semin and colleagues argue, because they contradict the common assumption that human communication occurs exclusively through language and visual cues. https://t.co/vrR1mlrmGG

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Alexa Salsbury
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In today’s class (w/ @thevinaugerlab), we discussed “Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions” by JHB de Groot. Methods used fear- (The Shining) & disgust- (MTV’s Jackass) evoking videos. This calls for a very scientific discussion regarding best movies of all time. GO: #SciThread

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The Knowing Nose: Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https://t.co/2SM2zxz0eb

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@jeans2123 The original article https://t.co/PmGlyewh8S #engl301

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The Knowing Nose: Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https://t.co/2SM2zxz0eb

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Putative human pheromone androstadienone attunes the mind specifically to emotional information. Chemosignals communicate human emotions. A putative human pheromone, androstadienone, increases cooperation between men. A few researched studies

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@anchover_ @thejimjammiest However subjective or tenuous, there is some physiological basis for receiving or giving a bad vibe https://t.co/lNR0hCtRjO Just as there is in “trusting your gut” https://t.co/pBGHwahLMA Barista trusted their gut about the bad vibe and impressed the mom at least. Instant in

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Mello.B33
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3/ "Smell you later! Chemosignals communicate human emotions" - these findings are important, Semin and colleagues argue, because they contradict the common assumption that human communication occurs exclusively through language and visual cues. https://t.co/vrR1mlrmGG

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RT @myuuko: 恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https…

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RT @myuuko: 恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https…

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RT @myuuko: 恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https…

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RT @myuuko: 恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https…

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RT @myuuko: 恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https…

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RT @myuuko: 恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https…

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RT @myuuko: 恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https…

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RT @myuuko: 恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https…

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RT @myuuko: 恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https…

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RT @myuuko: 恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https…

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RT @myuuko: 恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https…

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RT @myuuko: 恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https…

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Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

恐怖動画を見ている時の汗と嫌悪動画を観ている時の汗を集めて他の参加者に匂わせると，恐怖の汗に対しては恐怖反応が，嫌悪の汗に対しては嫌悪反応が生じるよという研究。/ Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions https://t.co/GUhGWsJSuU

Jul 16, 2021 · 38 likes · 17 shares · 9,270 followers View post →
Alexa Salsbury
@asalsbur · X

In today’s class (w/ @thevinaugerlab), we discussed “Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions” by JHB de Groot. Methods used fear- (The Shining) & disgust- (MTV’s Jackass) evoking videos. This calls for a very scientific discussion regarding best movies of all time. GO: #SciThread

Apr 22, 2020 · 4 likes · 641 followers View post →
Sarah Gunning
@SKgunning · X

@jeans2123 The original article https://t.co/PmGlyewh8S #engl301

Mar 12, 2019 · 1 like · 680 followers View post →
Thomas L. Rodebaugh
@drrodebaugh.bsky.social · Bluesky

Fascinating, but want to see replication RT @PsychScience: The Knowing Nose: Chemosignals Communicate Human Emotions http://bit.ly/WqIWnM

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