Brain responds when women wear makeup: scientists

October 14th, 2008

When a woman puts on makeup and looks in the mirror, it is as if she is seeing a different person, Japanese scientists said Tuesday.



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  • GKH - Oct 14, 2008
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    17 people is not enough for results to be statistically valid.
  • x646d63 - Oct 14, 2008
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    Let me rephrase: when you alter your appearance, you see yourself differently in the mirror.

    Breathtaking.
  • nano999 - Oct 14, 2008
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    this is one of the most stupid stories posted on physorg
  • ryuuguu - Oct 14, 2008
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    17 people is not enough for results to be statistically valid.

    what stats did you study? That 17 samples were taken is not enough information say if a study is statisically valid.

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