Why are we so easily Deceived?

Many people rely on their intuition rather than their knowledge when trying to discern truth.  This may seem like the opposite of what should happen, but new research finds that there are ways we can be tricked into thinking that something feels familiar, trustworthy and true. The Washington Post writes on why most people are…

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Doggy Demeanor- Honesty and Deceit

The Washington Post comments on research that notes that doggy gestures are just as important as human gestures in the dog world and could possibly reveal information about the evolution of human emotions. Why do dogs bow down when they meet another dog and then jet off while the other dog runs after them they…

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Statement Analysis In Cyber Space

Ever wonder if the person on the other end of a chat room or email really can’t meet with you for that lunch date OR if they really didn’t receive the email you sent a few days (or weeks) ago? Well, The Wall Street Journal interviewed Defense Intelligence Agency senior officer Tyler Cohen Wood to…

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Hot Spot The Liar

The New York Times recently published an short article about people’s ability on recognize and interpret Hot Spots.  Hot Spots are inconsistencies between what people say and what their non-verbals are displaying. An example of a hot spot would be, if you ask a person how they like your dress and they say “I love…

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