Blog posts tagged with the observer xt
15 Oct
human behavior research
Psychology
Understanding infants’ development of moral and social behavior
At the Centre of Infant Cognition at UBC in Vancouver, researchers conduct independent studies as well as participate in ManyBabies projects to further understand the development of moral and social behaviors of infants.
16 Sep
human behavior research
Psychology
Exploring the early development of referential gestural communication
Understanding the importance of pointing gestures can provide valuable insights into children's developmental progress and support their overall growth and learning.
06 Aug
human behavior research
Psychology
Should you use a combination of modes to optimize behavioral studies?
If you ask a scientist what they think of when you say, ‘behavioral study’, they will come up with wildly differing answers, depending on their own type of work.
09 Jul
human behavior research
Psychology
How to study developmental psychology: methods, designs & tools
What should you consider when setting up a study in the field of development psychology? Read on to learn more about methods, designs & tools.
14 Jun
human behavior research
Human Factors
Human Factors and Ergonomics research in the spotlight
We want to set the spotlight on new developments and publications in Human Factors and Ergonomics research. From maritime simulation centers to the use of video observations in human factors research.
06 May
human behavior research
Education
Student facial expression analysis while watching instructional videos
Is boredom the opposite of interest? Lídia Vinczéné Fekete and her research team used FaceReader and The Observer XT to find out what makes students get bored and which elements encourage interest.
10 Apr
human behavior research
Education
How stress and emotions can affect performance
Medical first responders need to undergo extensive trainings to maintain and enhance their skills. Malfait and her team developed a methodology to measure the management of stress and emotions.
03 Apr
human behavior research
Psychology
Language development and joint engagement in children with Down syndrome
In children with Down syndrome, delays in speech and language skills are common, while early social skills are relatively strong. How are these developmental milestones related?
12 Mar
human behavior research
Psychology
Understanding the micro-dynamics of couples’ interactions
How do aspects of romantic relationships, such as communication and emotions, develop during real-time couples’ interactions? A study on this was conducted in the Department of Psychology at the University of Zurich.
18 Feb
human behavior research
Emotion
What is biometric research?
Biometric research helps scientists uncover subconscious processes related to attention, cognition, emotion, and physiological arousal.