Epistemic Violence and Emotional Misperception

Trip Glazer

doi:10.1111/hypa.12455

Epistemic Violence and Emotional Misperception

Hypatia ◽

10.1111/hypa.12455 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (1) ◽

pp. 59-75

Author(s):

Trip Glazer

Keyword(s):

Nonverbal Communication ◽

Expression Of Emotion ◽

Epistemic Violence

I expand upon Kristie Dotson's concept of “epistemic violence” by identifying another type of epistemic violence that arises in the context of nonverbal communication. “Emotional misperception,” as I call it, occurs when the following conditions are met: (1) A misreads B's nonlinguistic expression of emotion, (2) owing to reliable ignorance, (3) harming B.

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Deciphering the Physician—Older Patient Interaction

The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine ◽

10.2190/cq97-y82h-6p2e-9bj4 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 251-267 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Julie T. Irish

Keyword(s):

Nonverbal Communication ◽

Nonverbal Behavior ◽

Care Quality ◽

Patient Communication ◽

Social Model ◽

Nonverbal Behaviors ◽

Older Patient ◽

Patient Interaction ◽

Expression Of Emotion

Objective: The purpose of this article is to provide a commentary on nonverbal communication in the physician-older patient interaction. Method: A literature review of physician-older patient communication yielded several published studies on this topic. Nonverbal behaviors were rarely examined in this body of literature even though the need to adopt a more “biopsycho-social” model of care was mentioned in several of the articles. The nonverbal communication literature was also reviewed to determine whether aging had been a variable of interest with regard to encoding (sending) and decoding communication (receiving) skills. Results: To date there have been very few studies that have investigated the role of nonverbal communication in the physician-older patient interaction. Selected encoding and decoding characteristics for both physicians and patients are discussed with the context of the aging process. In lieu of direct evidence linking nonverbal behavior and physician-older patient communication, possible implications are offered for the following characteristics: expression of emotion, pain expression, gestures, gaze, touch, hearing, and vocal affect. Three relevant outcomes (satisfaction with care, quality of life, and health status) are also discussed within the nonverbal behavior-aging framework. Conclusion: The connection between nonverbal behavior and how physicians and older patients interact with one another has not been rigorously examined. Identifying and improving nonverbal communication will likely enhance the verbal exchange in the medical encounter and may improve the older patient's quality of care.

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Is Recognition of Emotion in Music Performance an Aspect of Emotional Intelligence?

Music Perception An Interdisciplinary Journal ◽

10.1525/mp.2004.22.1.145 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 145-158 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Joel E. Resnicow ◽

Peter Salovey ◽

Bruno H. Repp

Keyword(s):

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Individual Differences ◽

Emotion Recognition ◽

Nonverbal Communication ◽

Music Performance ◽

Piano Music ◽

Intelligence Test ◽

Listening Test ◽

Expression Of Emotion

Expression of emotion in music performance is a form of nonverbal communication to which people may be differentially receptive. The recently developed Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test assesses individual differences in the ability to identify, understand, reason with, and manage emotions using hypothetical scenarios that are conveyed pictorially or in writing. The test currently does not include musical or spoken items. We asked 24 undergraduates to complete both that test and a listening test in which they tried to identify the intended emotions in performances of classical piano music. Emotional intelligence and emotion recognition in the music task were significantly correlated (r = .54), which suggests that identification of emotion in music performance draws on some of the same sensibilities that make up everyday emotional intelligence.

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A Trial Consultant's View of the Medical Expert Witness

Guides Newsletter ◽

10.1001/amaguidesnewsletters.2013.julaug03 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 7-10

Author(s):

Deborah Rutt ◽

Kathyrn Mueller

Keyword(s):

Nonverbal Communication ◽

Expert Testimony ◽

Medical Literature ◽

Expert Witness ◽

Personal Injury ◽

Expert Witnesses ◽

Good Teacher ◽

Medical Expert ◽

Medical Terms ◽

Medical Issues

Abstract Physicians who use the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA Guides) often serve as medical expert witnesses. In workers’ compensation cases, the expert may appear in front of a judge or hearing officer; in personal injury and other cases, the physician may testify by deposition or in court before a judge with or without a jury. This article discusses why medical expert witnesses are needed, what they do, and how they can help or hurt a case. Whether it is rendered by a judge or jury, the final opinions rely on laypersons’ understanding of medical issues. Medical expert testimony extracts from the intricacies of the medical literature those facts the trier of fact needs to understand; highlights the medical facts pertinent to decision making; and explains both these in terms that are understandable to a layperson, thereby enabling the judge or jury to render well-informed opinions. For expert witnesses, communication is everything, including nonverbal communication that critically determines if judges and, particularly, jurors believe a witness. To these ends, an expert medical witnesses should know the case; be objective; be a good teacher; state opinions clearly; testify with appropriate professional demeanor; communicate well, both verbally and nonverbally; in verbal communications, explain medical terms and procedures so listeners can understand the case; and avoid medical jargon, finding fault or blaming, becoming argumentative, or appearing arrogant.

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