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Seksuele hints vaak overschat
MSN Nederland: Seksueel getinte hints worden vaak verkeerd geïnterpreteerd, blijkt uit Amerikaans onderzoek. Er zijn twee manieren waarop je als man een fout kunt maken: of je denkt ‘Wow die vrouw ziet mij wel zitten’
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In the Game of Love, Self-Deception May Be Key
LiveScience: Hot guys tend to underestimate women’s interest in them, while other men, particularly those looking for a one-night stand, are more likely to think a woman is much more into them than she actually
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How Far Will Dolphins Go to Relate to Humans?
The New York Times: In a remote patch of turquoise sea, Denise L. Herzing splashes into the water with a pod of 15 Atlantic spotted dolphins. For the next 45 minutes, she engages the curious
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Common courtesy at the coffeehouse
CNN: Ah, cafes — those coffee-scented cultural nerve centers where creative souls sip espresso and engage in existential thought. At least, that’s how we’d like to think of them. Nowadays, many have become havens for
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Staring contests are automatic — especially if you’re bossy
MSNBC: Sometimes you can win a battle without lifting a finger. Just think about the time you got into a staredown over that last open parking space in the Costco lot. Somebody blinked, right? Now
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Lie Detection: Misconceptions, Pitfalls, and Opportunities for Improvement
Researchers discuss some of the common misconceptions about people proficient in the art of deception, and reviews the shortcomings of commonly used lie-detection techniques.