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Why 'Faking' Attraction Leads to Real Love

Why 'Faking' Attraction Leads to Real Love | Science News | Scoop.it
Pretending that you find someone attractive increases your susceptibility to their charms and heightens your chances of truly falling in love with them, according to new relationship research.


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Team infiltrates paid 'army' of interest posters

You've studied the blogs and the consumer comments online, and you're ready to hit the mall for that special holiday gift. You’re about to make a major investment based on bullet-proof online research -- right? Think again.

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A couple of projects show how easy it is to create fake memories

A couple of projects show how easy it is to create fake memories | Science News | Scoop.it
Artist Alasdair Hopwood and the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths College are creating an archive of memories — false memories.
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Study: The Brain Is Stimulated By Genuine Art

Study: The Brain Is Stimulated By Genuine Art | Science News | Scoop.it
When it comes to art, only the real deal will do, according to a study into fake paintings.

Oxford University academics found that the brain responds differently to artwork depending on whether it is said to be authentic, or merely a good imitation.

The findings show that reaction to art is "not rational" as the viewer reacts to what they are told about a piece of work - regardless of whether it truly is genuine.
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