Diving into the Depths of Emotion: Five Fascinating Aspects of Hands on Face

The Brain and Nonverbal Communication

In the last part of our journey through the emotional depths, we return to the human brain, the origin of our expressions and emotions. It decides when and how we use the "hands on face" gesture according to the emotional state.

The prefrontal cortex regulates most of our nonverbal communication, adjusting expressions according to the social context and perceived emotional state. Research like "Prefrontal Control of Nonverbal Behavior" illustrates how various brain regions control facial expressions and their accompanying hand gestures to communicate our internal states effectively. Thus, it’s not just about emotion; it's about brain function, too.