Guilt seems to be an emotion that affects a person only outside of the present moment. That is, it seems to have a grave effect on either the past or the future or both. Due to this anomaly The Huffington Post has reports Guilt is a Time-Bound Emotion. What Does that Really Mean ? When…
Read MoreSelf Deception – The Power of Expectation and Belief
Michael Shermer debunks myths, superstitions and urban legends, and explains why we believe them. In his insightful TED talk on self deception he delves into the cognitive and psychological science behind delusional, irrational and unconscious self deceiving thought that attempts to manifest itself as a category of reality in the world. “We have association learning…
Read MoreSome Emotions Are Expressed In The Same Way In Music and Movement
New research suggests that emotions such as anger, sadness, and happiness are expressed in the same way in music and movement across cultures. Live Science reports on this interesting discovery. In the past, scientists have found that animals like different music than humans and that music stimulates the same part of our brain as food,…
Read MoreCulture and Body Language
Body language, unlike one of the seven facial expressions of emotion, is not universal. In fact, research has shown that it is culture specific. myGuidon.com writes that many of our body movements and gestures are culturally determined, some gestures have different meanings in different cultures. What can be seen in one culture as a compliment…
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