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…
Read MoreA Mother’s Emotional Plea
Take a look at the video below for a mother’s emotional appeal to find her missing daughter. Without knowing anything about the case, do you find her nonverbal behavior consistent with her words? Always remembers, in order to understand what a liar looks like, you also have to understand what a truth-teller looks like. For…
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