In 1979, An Entire Science Class Went 'Berserk' After Being Hypnotized

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On October 25, 1979, students at a Miami military academy experienced a frightening outbreak of sudden mass hysteria that began in a science class and spread throughout the school.

9 elements you need to be more influential and persuasive at work and in business

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Dr. Amanda Nimon-Peters examined the last four decades of behavioral science research on influence and persuasion, and developed nine principles.

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George Santos has been accused of lying constantly. This is what experts say about the psychology of compulsive liars.

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Rep. George Santos waits for the start of a session in the House chamber.

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Science has finally cracked the mystery of why so many people believe in conspiracy theories

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People don't buy into conspiracy theories because of ignorance or social isolation. They do it because of a more prevalent personality quirk: overconfidence.

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