From: Scientific American
The Secret Language Code
August 17, 2011
Scientific American:
Are there hidden messages in your emails? Yes, and in everything you write or say, according to James Pennebaker, chair of the department of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Pennebaker has been a leader in the computer analysis of texts for their psychological content. And in his new book, “The Secret Life of Pronouns,” he argues that how we use words like “I,” “she,” and “who” reveal secrets of our psychology. He spoke recently with Mind Matters editor Gareth Cook.
COOK: How did you become interested in pronouns?
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The Secret Language Code by Psychologist James Pennebaker is a reminder that the little things people take for granted may be the things people need for grander understanding.
Forensic Science concerns with the lie detector aspect of linguistics are seemingly equal in importance with the autonomic nervous system response to the lie detector questions.
Such research will be applicable and contribute to more practical comprehension of human cognition, emotions, and behavioral predictions.
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