Speak or shout? Nonverbal vocalizations ensure rapid detection of emotions in vocal communication
Marc David Pell, Haining Cui, Yondu Mori, Xiaoming Jiang
This study compares the accuracy and speed of emotion recognition from vocalizations versus prosody across cultures and languages, finding vocalizations more efficient and less dependent on linguistic background.
bioRxiv · Jun 18, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition