At one time or another people may have a distinct memory of something that never happened. Now researchers claim they can tell a false memory from a real one by measuring brain waves. Volunteers at the University of Missouri studied lists of associated words on a screen. Researchers added new words during the test. The volunteers believed they saw the added words the first time around, creating a false memory.
Brain scans reveal different activity levels when the memory was false and when it was true.
Scientists hope this study will help find what triggers false memories. Can Lead to Classroom Bullies Spanking your child could turn him or her into one of the classroom bullies. A study at Lehigh University shows severe discipline is one of three factors that plays a role in making a child aggressive. Other factors include family socio-economic status and emotional interaction between mother and child. If you're told your child is being a bully at school, it may be time to re-examine the way you discipline your child at home.