The Ventura County Star has reported that people who get Botox often have trouble relating their emotions, which could prove a detriment to others. Why would this affect others? Well, according to David Neal of USC’s Dornsife College, people read each other’s emotions in part by imitating them. Neal’s study suggests that in a sub-conscious…
Read MoreCasey Anthony’s Top Ten Lies
Those that may be following the Casey Anthony case may have differing opinions as to her guilt or innocence but one thing is clear: Casey Anthony calmly lied to police, investigators and her own family countless times. Casey, whose daughter Caylee was found murdered in 2008, is now on trial for her daughter’s murder. The…
Read MoreCrying Without Tears: The Psychology of Crying
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…
Read MoreDo You Swear to Tell the Truth?
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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