Let Their Words Do the Talking

Relationships

Dispelling One Myth of Courtship Behavior

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on March 26, 2023

Men think they are in charge of the courtship ritual, but that is not the case.

Relationships

Love at First Sight

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on March 19, 2023

Love is not a magical feeling but a powerful chemical cocktail in the brain.

Deception

'Just' Is Not Just a Word

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on March 18, 2023

"Just" is a simple word but reveals complex personality traits that most people prefer to remain unspoken, except in intimate relationships.

Bullying

School Bullies: From the Playground to the Computer

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on December 22, 2022

School administrators and police officials cannot be held responsible for not stopping cyberbullying if the victims do not report the attacks.

Fear

Serial Killers Arouse Insatiable Curiosity

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on December 20, 2022

The allure of serial homicides has become a part of the American psyche.

Decision-Making

The Importance of Decision-Making Skills for Kids

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on November 20, 2022

A Personal Perspective: People often feel great relief when they make decisions.

Neuroscience

The Science Behind the Polygraph Machine

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on September 18, 2022

The polygraph monitors record three autonomic nervous system responses.

Mating

Attraction Is the First Step to a Meaningful Relationship

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on September 17, 2022

People tend to like to associate with individuals who display high levels of self-confidence.

Relationships

Sameness Can Increase Relationship Longevity

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on September 16, 2022

The adage, “Birds of a feather flock together,” has merit. Here's why.

Friends

Make Friends by Increasing Your Likability Quotient

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on June 16, 2022

Certain psychological principles increase the probability that two individuals will be drawn to each other.

Deception

3 Subtle Questions That Detect Deception

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on June 16, 2022

Using assessment questions is an effective way to test for veracity.

Relationships

The Lost Art of Talking to Someone You Just Met

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on June 10, 2022

Simple rapport-building techniques can easily bridge the gap between “Hello” and a meaningful personal relationship.

Relationships

The First Big Fight in a Relationship Is Significant

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on March 24, 2022

Don't let the first big fight in a relationship be the last big fight.

Cognitive Dissonance

Inducing Cognitive Dissonance Can Reveal the Truth

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on March 19, 2022

Cognitive dissonance, or loss of equilibrium, occurs when a person holds two opposing ideas simultaneously.

Relationships

Why the Pain of Separation Could Be the Truest Measure of a Relationship

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on March 18, 2022

The richer and more intense that relationships become, the greater the degree of loss that people feel when they end.

Suicide

Telling a Story Can Prevent Suicide

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on December 26, 2021

If you think a person may be contemplating suicide, tell them a story. It may save their life.

Law and Crime

Use Skepticism to Elicit the Truth

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on December 20, 2021

Skepticism is an effective technique to elicit the truth.

Relationships

Betrayal and Human Relationships

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on November 29, 2021

Betrayal is a natural part of the human experience. Don't let it sabotage future relationships.

Law and Crime

Ask a Presumptive Question to Get to the Truth

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on September 19, 2021

Presumptive questions increase the probability of obtaining truthful answers.

Law and Crime

Elevating a Customer’s Status Increases Sales

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on September 12, 2021

Status elevation can be adapted to a wide variety of products.