Most of us know that color can influence our mood and emotions, but how much influence do they really have? Dr. Zena O’Connor is continuing to explore the psychological effects color can have on our mood and emotions. She’s a designer and research associate with the University of Sydney. Her focus is on color theory…
Read MoreHow Canines use Expressions to Show their Emotions
Humans aren’t the only ones that convey emotion through nonverbal behavior: animals do too. New research by animal behavioral experts has found canine emotions are betrayed by specific facial movements, such as raising their eyebrows or cocking their ears. Using high-speed cameras, researchers in Japan found when dogs were reunited with their owners they tended…
Read MoreFacial Recognition Technology – In New & Unusual Places
Being able to accurately and quickly recognize VIP’s such as actors, actresses and Wall Street Tycoons can be a very lucrative skill for certain types of businesses. NPR reports on the the new use of facial recognition technology that is being implemented in high-end retail stores and hotels. This VIP-identification technology is designed by NEC IT…
Read MoreDeception Interviews and Interrogations: Fact & Fiction
What are the facts and fictions of lie detection to be aware of when one is interviewing a potential client, employee, suspect, etc? The video below was created by Stan Walters who is an interrogator and interviewer expert. He has worked for the Public Agency Training Council, the largest law enforcement training association in the U.S.,…
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