Kory FloydKory Floyd is associate professor of human communication and director of the communication sciences laboratory at Arizona State University. He holds a PhD in communication from University of Arizona, an MA in speech from University of Washington, anda BA in English literature from Western Washington University. His research focuses on the communication of affection in families and other personal relationships, and on the interplay between communication behaviors and physiological processes. He has received a number of awards for his research, including the New Scholar of the Year award from the International Network on Personal Relationships. Read More Read Less