By Dr. David Matsumoto Tiger Woods had been under constant public scrutiny for some time now. Ever since his news of infidelity and erratic behavior, Tiger has rarely been seen until he made a public apology to his family, friends and fans in February. When Tiger first came out with this apology, I believed he…
Read MoreJim Sikes Lying About His Runaway Prius?
On March 8, 2010 an alarming story emerged from San Diego, California, when the driver of a 2008 Toyota Prius claimed that his accelerator had stuck on Interstate 8. The man, Jim Sikes, claimed that when he accelerated to pass another vehicle, the gas pedal stuck and despite pushing on the brake, the car reached…
Read MoreRecent News From Our Research Division v.2
More news from our research division has provided additional insight into the benefits of microexpression training. In the first version of this series, we outlined 2 studies that Dr. Matsumoto and Dr. Hwang had conducted to study the effects of microexpression training. The results of the studies illustrated that individuals can be trained to detect…
Read MoreEmotions Run High at Winter Olympics
For those that have been following the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, there have been many stories of triumph and tragedy. Athletes have showcased their superb athletic ability to overcome adversity and rise to the challenge of being the greatest sportsman in the world. Oftentimes, sporting events such as the Olympics are an ideal place to study…
Read More