University professor, trial lawyer, folklorist—studying neuroscience, social behaviors, the science of happiness. Ukulele fan. Plant eater. Tells ghost stories.
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Every trial is a battle for good & evil, right & wrong—in the jury room.
Jurors debate with their moral brains.
Neuroscience of our moral brains, voir dire, motions, issues: store.lexisnexis.com/product…
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Not only athletes, but sports fans enact behaviors based on superstitious beliefs ⚽️
Our brains, trying to help the game: pre-game rituals, clothing, personal behaviors, lucky charms:
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Got stress tolerance? Thank your brain's glial cells.
The behavior of oligodendrocytes, protecting nerve fibers, play a critical role in whether we succumb to or tolerate stress. sciencedaily.com/releases/20…
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Our world is suddenly a much poorer place 💜
Dolly Rebecca Parton RIP, ❤️
US singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, businesswoman and humanitarian #WomensArt
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Being a star just means that you just find your own special place, and that you shine where you are. ⭐
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Summer is like a big ol' party that nature throws every year. It's a time to be a little more carefree, feel the sunshine on your face and enjoy the simple pleasures with those you love. ☀️
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Where do memories form in our brain?
New 2022 study reveals how the cells in our brain form and store various memories:
sciencedaily.com/releases/20…
Thanks to @katy_milkman for these recommendations!
Especially, THE COLLECTIVE EDGE, which I just ordered.
{I teach Group Communication and focus on the dynamics of PEER GROUPS.}
{Uncertainty.} A place our brains hate to dwell. How do brains deal with choices that involve uncertainty? sciencedaily.com/releases/20…
💡Every trial involves uncertainty and choices: witnesses, parties, experts, JURORS
🎄 A child's brain on Santa Claus:
Someone fun and kind, who brings gifts to the world?
🎅Santa beliefs and young growing minds:
romper.com/parenting/how-san…
🌞 Notice the disappointing things and marvelous things, at the same time.
Because they dance with one another.
{Rethinking gratitude.}
Truth here.
Think you know who your friends are? Maybe not.
We might be bad judges of friendship: sciencedaily.com/releases/20…
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🌿Our brains love plants: Psychological Effects of Plant Companions. The mere sight of an indoor plant can reduce work stress.
Plants can change your state of mind: theconversation.com/how-plan…. +
edgehill.ac.uk/news/2023/04/….
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I was born on the 4th of July.
🌞Find a moment to celebrate something that matters to you.
#4thofJuly
{The lousy decisions we all make.}
Lousy decisions witnesses made. Unwanted decisions jurors make—from the 1st witness.
Attorneys: chart out the biases that already contaminated your case. Voir dire. Questionnaires. Raise awareness!
Teachers: Great handout for students.
🎨Our social brains are deeply Colorized!
The Crayola-Fication of the World: how colors got their names. Then it messed with our brains:
empiricalzeal.com/2012/06/05…
