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'''Eye contact''' is a [[nonverbal communication|nonverbal]], [[visual]] connection made as one person gazes into the [[eyes]] of another. It is a highly emotional link established as two people simultaneously observe each other's eyes. |
'''Eye contact''' is a [[nonverbal communication|nonverbal]], [[visual]] connection made as one person gazes into the [[eyes]] of another. It is a highly [[emotions|emotional]] link established as two people simultaneously observe each other's eyes. |
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Gazing at another's eyes arouses strong |
Gazing at another's eyes arouses strong emotions. Thus, eye contact rarely lasts longer than three seconds before one or both viewers experience a powerful urge to glance away. Breaking eye contact lowers [[stress]] levels (as measured, e.g., by [[breathing]] rate, [[heart]] rate, and sweaty [[palms]]). |
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Revision as of 03:49, 22 September 2004
Eye contact is a nonverbal, visual connection made as one person gazes into the eyes of another. It is a highly emotional link established as two people simultaneously observe each other's eyes.
Gazing at another's eyes arouses strong emotions. Thus, eye contact rarely lasts longer than three seconds before one or both viewers experience a powerful urge to glance away. Breaking eye contact lowers stress levels (as measured, e.g., by breathing rate, heart rate, and sweaty palms).