We are poor at monitoring piloerection
Now published in Psychophysiology! Read the full article here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14698986/0/0
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You will consistently experience goosebumps in response to the same triggers
It is often suggested that piloerection, or goosebumps, is primarily triggered by emotional experience—theoretical perspectives place a...
Piloerection is a reflexive response, not an emotional indicator
This research provides an in-depth exploration into the triggers and corresponding autonomic responses of piloerection, a phenomenon...
We are hopeless at telling when we have goosebumps
A study that filmed people's skin while they watched emotional videos found that most of them incorrectly reported when they did or did...
People lack the ability to monitor and detect piloerection
Abstract Piloerection (e.g., goosebumps) is an essential thermoregulatory and social signalling mechanism in non-human animals. While...
The Physiological study of emotional piloerection
Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167876022001556 Abstract This paper provides an...
Piloerection does not indicate awe
Abstract In scientific and popular literature, piloerection (e.g. goosebumps) is often claimed to accompany the experience of awe, though...
Popular media discusses why we get goosebumps
The Independent Ghana did a section on goosebumps featuring our review article. Check it out here!
Why do we get goosebumps? Experts explain
My review on emotional piloerection has been referenced by several media outlets. See the Yahoo! post here:.
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