Keith Barry introduces the idea of “brain magic” which he defines as the use of words, linguistic deception and nonverbal communication to create the illusion of a “sixth sense”. In the video below he illustrates how our brains can fool our bodies — in a trick that works via podcast too. Then he involves the audience…
Read MoreChimps Make Emotional Choices Too!
In the 1960’s Stanford University did a study on children and their ability to make choices specifically in regards to instant gratification. It is known as the Marshmallow Experiment. According to RedOrbit.com Stanford wanted to know how humans handled delayed gratification but that also raised the question of how other species close to humans would…
Read MoreEmotional Regulation and Supression
The British Psychological Society reports on how people regulate their emotions. They report that according to new research published in the journal Emotion, a person’s ability to regulate or not regulate their emotions has a big impact on the level of anxiety they feel. This new research purports that individuals who adopt an emotional regulation…
Read MoreAre Dogs Able to Sense People’s Emotions?
Are dogs able to sense people’s emotions by looking at their facial expressions? Dogs are known to be man’s best friend, but why is it that they can so easily read and interpret human emotions? BBC has delved into the science of this phenomena. People tend to have a natural left gaze bias that is…
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