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How The Mind Really Works: 10 Counterintuitive Psychology Studies

27 February 2012

Ten psychological findings that challenge our intuitive view of how our minds work.

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What’s The Best Time of Day to be Creative?

23 February 2012

New research finds circadian rhythms in our creativity.

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Lies: Why They Are So Hard to Detect

21 February 2012

If only detecting lies was as easy as watching someone's rapidly lengthening nose.

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The Dark Side of Creativity

14 February 2012

Creative individuals are more likely to be arrogant, good liars, distrustful, dishonest and maybe just a little crazy—OK, let's say eccentric.

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Multiple-Choice Tests: Why Sticking With Your First Answer is (Probably) Wrong

7 February 2012

What's the best strategy for taking a multiple-choice test?

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Duck/Rabbit Illusion Provides a Simple Test of Creativity

31 January 2012

Are you creative? Try this simple test...

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Powerful People Feel Taller Than They Really Are

24 January 2012

Experiment demonstrates how a powerful feeling feeds back into self-perception of height.

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