Month: October 2018

Clues that suggest people are lying may be deceptive, study shows

The verbal and physical signs of lying are harder to detect than people believe, a study suggests. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. […]

Published on October 12, 2018

Why don’t we understand statistics? Fixed mindsets may be to blame

The first study of why people struggle to solve statistical problems reveals a preference for complicated rather than simpler, more intuitive solutions — which often leads to failure in solving the problem altogether. The researchers suggest this is due to unfavorable methods of teaching statistics in schools and universities, and highlight the serious consequences when […]

Published on October 12, 2018

Differential Progression of Regional Hippocampal Atrophy in Aging and Parkinson’s Disease

Carme Uribe, Barbara Segura, Hugo C. Baggio, Anna Campabadal, Alexandra Abos, Yaroslau Compta, Maria Jose Marti, Francesc Valldeoriola, Nuria Bargallo, Carme Junque Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science […]

Published on October 12, 2018