Learning is rewarding.
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Receiving a pay raise will make you feel happier only if it was bigger than what you had expected. Why? Because it helps you learn.
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Studies have shown that highlighting individual responsibility isn’t quite as effective as it seems
Images of death have been used as a scare tactic in public health campaigns for years.
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History holds some lessons about when scaring people to change their behavior works. Two public health experts offer a case for caution right now.
Dangerous speech is a toxic brew of emotion and age-old tropes.
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Scholars who study dangerous speech have identified common themes that can lead to violence.
Presidential pup Major Biden stretches his legs on the White House lawn.
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Research shows the presence of dogs increases overall human well-being, which can come in handy in high-stress work environments like the White House.
The lines between political fandom and sports fandom have blurred.
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Researchers find that the most devoted fans take their team’s defeats personally and often blame losses on the refs or cheating. Sound familiar?
Fans of less successful clubs form more of a bond with each other.
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Some fans even said they would be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, giving their own lives to save other supporters of their team.
When minority groups are exposed to stereotypes that deem them inferior, they often underachieve academically, research shows.
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Pointing out the benefits of white privilege has become a racial justice rallying cry, but associating ‘white’ with ‘privilege’ in the classroom can harm academic performance among students of color.
How do we find hope when times are bleak?
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A year of social disconnections, deaths, job losses and political violence may lead some people to feel overwhelmed and sad. A psychologist suggests ways to find and sustain hope.
Even though some people are being vaccinated for COVID-19 vaccines, most of us will need to deal with the stress of the pandemic for months to come.
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Leading minds in behavioural and social sciences share perspectives on changes ahead and give advice how to make it through the pandemic.
Lost love.
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Nostalgia is a powerful emotion, but we shouldn’t let it take over our lives.
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When setting a new year’s goals, look closely at the reasoning behind it. Is it something you want to do, or think you should? The answer can help predict the outcome.
Consider some science-backed ways to keep the home fires burning in 2023.
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Psychology studies suggest a variety of ways you can strengthen your bond and increase your satisfaction with your partner.
Pets can develop separation anxiety when their people are suddenly gone.
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Alleviating separation anxiety is about changing the owner’s behavior, too.
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Our work is often so closely tied to our sense of who we are, many of us struggle to switch off on holidays. But it’s never too late to hide the laptop.
Now that restrictions are tighter in a number of areas, avoiding paying the price in 2021 may be more achievable.
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The social pressure of declining rule-breaking invitations will be considerably higher this year.
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Keep calm, carry on and help others. Here’s what psychology says about the best way to get through a difficult Christmas.
The brain is a mystery.
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How we perceive what’s going on in the periphery can reveal a lot about our conscious minds.
Tools from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) may help manage unpleasant emotions during lockdown stress.
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As the world faces a second wave of COVID-19 lockdowns, we need new strategies to handle pandemic stress that go beyond basic self-care.
Daydreaming in lockdown? Keep it future focussed.
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Being nostalgic about the past can lead to a sense of loss in tough times.