Humans are master impersonators—even infants can mimic the facial expressions of their friends and parents. Other socially sophisticated primates can copy others’ faces during play, with toothy grins bouncing from one gorilla or orangutan to the next. Now, scientists have captured video of the world’s smallest bear doing the same thing, the first time that…
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Anger is one of the seven basic emotions, but it is also one of the most troubling. Anger is triggered by goal obstruction. We know that anger can cause a great deal of emotional upheaval for ourselves, but we also know that anger has the potential to lead people into violence or hatred. It is…
Read MoreHow to Feel Less Nervous During Public Speaking
Public speaking can be terrifying, especially if you don’t do it often. Guest Blog by AnnMarie Baines, Executive Director of The Practice Space If you have ever felt short of breath, sweaty palms, and nauseous at the thought of speaking in front of others, you aren’t alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health,…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and while this topic may be an uncomfortable one, understanding domestic violence and how to detect and prevent it can save lives. One way of achieving this is to better train law enforcement to identify signs of aggression and violence. This involves significant people reading and emotional detection skills,…
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