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A tree for interesting studies, theories, current research, and everyday psychology. theredhead May 3

UC Berkeley Webcasts | Video and Podcasts: Psychology 106, 001

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Interesting Info -> Lying Index -> Eye Direction & Visual Accessing Cues Eye Movement and Direction & How it Can Reveal Truth or Lies http://www.blifaloo.com/info/lies_eyes.php

Eye Direction and Lying - How to detect lies from the direction of an individual's gaze / visual accessing cues.

http://www.syncrat.com/2hq Throughout history it has been an advantage if an individual can read body language. Body language helps in everyday life from closing a business deal or trusting someone with your life, to recognising when someone is upset. Body language is the art of making an educated guess at a person’s feelings or intentions based on their posture, movement and positioning.

Body Language Basics - Syncrat Publishing

The end of 2010 fast approaches, and I'm thrilled to have been asked by the editors of Psychology Today to write about the Top 10 psychology studies of the year. I've focused on studies that I personally feel stand out, not only as examples of great science, but even more importantly, as examples of how the science of psychology can improve our lives. Each study has a clear "take home" message, offering the reader an insight or a simple strategy they can use to reach their goals , strengthen their relationships, make better decisions, or become happier.

The Top 10 Psychology Studies of 2010

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-science-success/201012/the-top-10-psychology-studies-2010

25 Acts of Body Language to Avoid

Our body language exhibits far more information about how we feel than it is possible to articulate verbally. All of the physical gestures we make are subconsciously interpreted by others. This can work for or against us depending on the kind of body language we use. http://www.dailycognition.com/index.php/2009/07/09/25-acts-of-body-language-to-avoid.html

10 Simple Postures That Boost Performance

http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/03/10-simple-postures-that-boost-performance.php Psychological research suggests simple actions can project power, persuade others, increase empathy, boost cognitive performance and more... We tend to think of body language as something that expresses our internal states to the outside world.
What pizza and cookies can teach us about goal-setting. http://www.spring.org.uk/2011/03/the-what-the-hell-effect.php

The What-The-Hell Effect

Stanley Milgram: Obedience to Authority Or Just Conformity?

What psychological experiment could be so powerful that simply taking part might change your view of yourself and human nature? http://www.spring.org.uk/2007/02/stanley-milgram-obedience-to-authority.php

Bystander Effect

When the presence of others reduces helping behaviours. http://www.spring.org.uk/2007/10/why-we-dont-help-others-bystander.php

Stanford Prison Experiment

The experiment that inspired a novel, two films, countless TV programs, re-enactments and even a band.
Understanding this experiment sheds a brilliant light on the dark world of our inner motivations. The ground-breaking social psychological experiment of Festinger and Carlsmith (1959) provides a central insight into the stories we tell ourselves about why we think and behave the way we do. The experiment is filled with ingenious deception so the best way to understand it is to imagine you are taking part.

Cognitive Dissonance

My body is incompatible with Earth. It has a daily sleep-wake cycle that lasts about 28 hours instead of 24 hours, which means each day I stay awake about four hours longer than most people. In the middle of the week, I sometimes find myself waking up at 11PM and going to bed in the early afternoon the next day.

How To Hack Your Brain, Part 1: Sleep