Individuals lack the ability to accurately detect emotional piloerection
(2024)
Journal Article
McPhetres, J., Han, A., Gao, H. H., Kemp, N., Khati, B., Pu, C. X., …Shui, X. (2024). Individuals lack the ability to accurately detect emotional piloerection. Psychophysiology, Article e14605. https://doi.org/10.1111/psyp.14605
Piloerection (e.g., goosebumps) is an essential thermoregulatory and social signaling mechanism in non‐human animals. Although humans also experience piloerection—often being perceived as an indicator of profound emotional experiences—its comparative... Read More about Individuals lack the ability to accurately detect emotional piloerection.