A new study purports that strong emotions are very contagious. The research shows that if all members in a group share the same emotional state, then their brains will follow suit. Not only will our emotions link up, so will our brain activity. The study conducted by researchers from Aalto University and Turku PET Centre delineates that experiencing strong emotions synchronizes brain…
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PoliceOne.com has reported on some intriguing deception detection techniques. Cognitive interviewing has now been used to detect possible deception when questioning suspects about crimes. According to this article and the Force Science Institute, there are two extremely helpful techniques when trying to elicit deception when interviewing criminal suspects: 1. Asking a suspect to sketch one or more…
Read MoreIs Big Brother Watching the Bay Area?
The New American has reported that Big Brother is alive and kicking in the Bay Area! With the constant advancement in technology being able to “watch” and track what before seemed difficult at best has become as common as the cell phones people carry across the globe. Now, new cameras are not only going to…
Read MoreEmotions in Sports: Andy Murray
Emotions over took, not only tennis star Andy Murray at the 2012 Wimbledon Tournament, but the entire crowd, as they watched Murray give a heartfelt congratulations to Federer and thanks to his [Murray’s] family and the fans who have supported him throughout his tennis career. His opening words, “I’m going to try this [speak] and it’s…
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