In a previous blog post we asked you to analyze the nonverbal behavior of a mother’s emotional appeal to find her missing daughter. There were mixed comments regarding her behavior, as some said she seemed suspicious and others claimed see seemed to be telling the truth. This mother’s real name is Coral Jones and her…
Read MoreWorkplace Illness or Illusion ?
Most of us know or hear from friends/spouses about a co-worker who is always ill or not in tip top shape during the work week; yet, they seem to chipper up for the weekends. Why is this? Are they just faking it? Well, Personnel Today has delved into the controversial question: Is it Illness or Illusion? Many of us…
Read MoreMore Sleep: The Key to Better Mood and Behavior in Children
A new study finds that kids are more likely to be alert and less likely to be disruptive if they added an extra 27 minutes to their nightly sleep schedules for 5 consecutive nights. According to the National Sleep Foundation, past research has suggested that lack of sleep can cause mood swings, behavioral problems like…
Read MoreEmotions & Meditation
A recent study that focused on compassion found that meditation can actually boost a person’s ability to read other people’s facial expressions. Lead author Jennifer Mascaro of Emory University in the US state of Georgia stated, “It’s an intriguing result, suggesting that a behavioral intervention could enhance a key aspect of empathy.” The New York Daily News…
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