Why do Humans cry? The Psychology of Crying Humans cry for many reasons, but crying for emotional reasons and crying in response to aesthetic experiences are unique to us. The former is most associated with loss and bereavement, and the art forms that are most associated with tears are music, literature, and poetry. There are…
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Is honor court an effective tool in coercing the younger generation into telling the truth? According to students at the University of Virginia, yes it is. Students at the University created an “honor court” in lieu of a court of “justice”. The Daily Progress delineates the difference between a court seeking justice and one seeking…
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Using neuro-imaging, scientists are measuring which image a person’s brain will focus on given a choice between two visuals of faces one with negative connotative associations and one with positive or neutral associations. Which image does the brain choose according to io9 Psychology ? The results are intriguing to say the least. Previous research has…
Read MoreDo You Believe Lance Armstrong?
Lance Armstrong, who is the 7-Time Tour de France Champion in cycling, has long been accused of using performance enhancing drugs. Most recently, one of his former US Postal Service teammates, Tyler Hamilton claimed on 60 minutes that he had seen Armstrong inject himself with steroids on multiple occasions. Armstrong has long maintained his innocence.…
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