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...
top of page
Research
Latest Articles
- Oct 11
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...
- Aug 11
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...
In the News
- Aug 16
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...
- Oct 11, 2022
Popular media discusses why we get goosebumps
The Independent Ghana did a section on goosebumps featuring our review article. Check it out here!
- Oct 11, 2022
Why do we get goosebumps? Experts explain
My review on emotional piloerection has been referenced by several media outlets. See the Yahoo! post here:.
bottom of page