Our voices also affect how people perceive our own social status.
Culturally biased psychology research and the advice based on it ends up in textbooks. But it’s not appropriate for everyone.
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Seeing cheerful kids in fundraising pitches works better for some potential donors than others, research suggests. Nonprofits may want to tailor their appeals to different audiences because of that.
Research shows that context matters for understanding what a person’s words mean – especially when power dynamics are involved.
People across Africa don’t have access to mental health professionals. A new community-based approach in Zimbabwe is proving effective.
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Terrorism, confusion and fear are leaving many feeling demoralized. While not quite on the level of depression, demoralization is still something to pay attention to. Here are some ways to do that.
A member of the public brings flowers to lay on the north side of London Bridge.
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Both psychologists and neuroscientists are interested in how working memory holds on to items over brief intervals – and are investigating from different angles.