Tagged: psychology

Where Humans Feel Certain Emotions

A group of bio-medical engineers from Aalto University researched 700 volunteers from Finland, Sweden and Taiwan in order to map human bodily sensations connected with certain emotions.

The Power of Empathy

What is the best way to ease someone’s pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr BrenĂ© Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities.

The Psychology of Lying

This infographic describes exactly what goes on in your head when you tell a lie. It describes the brain chemistry that occurs during the lie, how often people tell lies and also what to look for when your against someone who may be lying. Have a look to learn something new about deception!

How Does the Brain Work?

This video narrated by Tom Bosley looks at the neurological basis of higher brain function. Learn how different human behaviors and functions can be isolated to specific areas of the brain, and how with the help of imaging techniques like MRI we can visualize brain activity in a way that gives insight into how the brain functions and allows scientists to develop treatment methods for various mental illnesses in the future.