Kama Muta is an emotional episode that produces physiological, cognitive and behavioral changes — such as a buoyant sense of warmth, closeness, a lump in the throat or goosebumps — that contribute to fostering bonds and enriching experiences.
“High-quality listening allows us to go deeper in a conversation, which can lead to a greater degree of closeness. Greater Kama Muta,” says Kenneth DeMarree, associate professor, Department of Psychology.
Read Listening well can move you — literally from UB News.