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What is the Ostrich Effect?

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Stu Dunn

The Ostrich Effect is when people aren’t motivated to believe negative information (e.g. deception, risky financial situations) as it isn’t in their best interests to do so – or it’s avoiding the fear of psychological “discomfort”. This is how some … Continue reading →

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Did You Know? #32 Uncertainty Creates Stubbornness

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Stu Dunn

Did you know? The more uncertain you are, the more you dig in and defend your ideas. #didyouknow http://www.StuDunn.com/course Instagram Facebook Twitter Website YouTube

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Did You Know? #31 Vivid Memories Are Wrong

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Stu Dunn

Did you know? Your most vivid memories are wrong. #didyouknow These are also referred to as flashbulb memories – you can read more about them here. http://www.StuDunn.com/course Instagram Facebook Twitter Website YouTube

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Did You Know? #29 Illusion of Progress Motivating

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Stu Dunn

Did you know? Even the illusion of progress is motivating. #didyouknow http://www.StuDunn.com/course Instagram Facebook Twitter Website YouTube

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Paul Ekman’s critique of Lie to Me S1E01

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Stu Dunn

Dr Paul Ekman’s critique of “Lie to Me”, Season 1, Episode 1 “Pilot” – Leakage & Emblematic Slips Dr. Lightman showed the law enforcement class how micro expressions helped him find out where this nasty, Nazi-sympathetic, orange-suited, prisoner had planted … Continue reading →

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