Category Archives: Manipulation

Kind and harsh

Posted on October 7, 2015 by knlistman

Two research studies on the nature or empathy have caught my attention recently. One has found a genetic basis for empathy or at least the appearance of being kind and friendly. In this experience people watched the interaction of couples … Continue reading →

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Easily deceived

Posted on September 7, 2015 by knlistman

Our eyes may deceive us. Two witnesses of the same event rarely, relate tell the same story. On a smaller scale, we often misread words. If two words have a similar spelling, we may read the one that we think … Continue reading →

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Tinkering with the mind of man

Posted on July 8, 2015 by knlistman

The idea of the left brain being logical while the right is creative has been disproved in studies which show that during creative activity people are more likely use both half of their brains. According to Dr. Jeff Anderson, director … Continue reading →

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The prejudice against pessimism

Posted on April 16, 2015 by knlistman

You would think that having an accurate view of yourself, your situation and others around you would contribute to mental health. Well-adjusted humans are supposed to see the world realistically, and believing illusions is considered a hallmark of mental illness. … Continue reading →

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The giggling girls have power

Posted on January 27, 2015 by knlistman

Why can’t we be all like adolescent girls, and laugh more? The topic of the discussion thread caught my attention. Evidently girls between the ages of 11 and 18 all over the world laugh more than any other group. In … Continue reading →

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