Let Their Words Do the Talking

Deception

Pacifying Gestures May Indicate Deception

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on November 22, 2023

Pacifying gestures may serve as an indicator of deception in adults.

Pacifying gestures may serve as an indicator of deception in adults.

Deception

Look at People's Hands to Determine Veracity

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on November 21, 2023

Truthful people tend to use illustrators, and deceptive people tend not to use illustrators.

Truthful people tend to use illustrators, and deceptive people tend not to use illustrators.

Anxiety

Eyelid Flutter May Indicate Deception

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on June 14, 2023

A person's eyelids may betray them, especially when they are lying.

A person's eyelids may betray them, especially when they are lying.

Deception

Sniffing Out Deception

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on June 11, 2023

When individuals feel uncomfortable or nervous while lying, they may exhibit increased fidgeting behaviors, including nose scratching.

When individuals feel uncomfortable or nervous while lying, they may exhibit increased fidgeting behaviors, including nose scratching.

Deception

Shoulder Shrugs May Signal Deception

Jack Schafer Ph.D. on June 10, 2023

When people are deceitful or trying to conceal information, a shoulder shrug may indicate deception.

When people are deceitful or trying to conceal information, a shoulder shrug may indicate deception.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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

Serial Killers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Anxiety

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.

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.

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.

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

Empathy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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