Psychology & Psychiatry
Want to be more persuasive?
The next time you're trying to drive home a point or make a convincing pitch, adjusting the tone of your voice could help.
Sep 27, 2019
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Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Psychology & Psychiatry
When money is scarce, biased behavior happens faster
Discrimination may happen faster than the blink of an eye, especially during periods of economic scarcity, according to a new study from Cornell University.
Oct 29, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Insecurities may drive people to save more
When people feel that their own good impressions of themselves are at risk, they may try to increase their savings, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Apr 8, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Want to be seen as a leader? Get some muscle
Forget intelligence or wisdom. A muscular physique might just be a more important attribute when it comes to judging a person's leadership potential.
Feb 24, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People love winning streaks by individuals—teams, not so much
People enjoy witnessing extraordinary individuals—from athletes to CEOs—extend long runs of dominance in their fields, a new study suggests. But they aren't as interested in seeing similar streaks of success by teams ...
Aug 31, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why confidence is key to persuasion
In persuasive communications, vocal cues affect a speaker's ability to persuade others.
Oct 28, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Self-esteem gender gap more pronounced in western nations
People worldwide tend to gain self-esteem as they grow older, and men generally have higher levels of self-esteem than women, but this self-esteem gender gap is more pronounced in Western industrialized countries, according ...
Jan 4, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Would more free time really make you happier?
Many people feel their to-do list is overloaded, but there is also such a thing as too much free time, a new study suggests.
Sep 9, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Selfish people have fewer children and earn less money
What happens to those who behave unselfishly and make sacrifices for the sake of others? According to an interdisciplinary study by researchers from Stockholm University, the Institute for Futures Studies and the University ...
Oct 18, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychological research has a racism problem, scholar says
Race plays a critical role in shaping how people experience the world around them, so one would expect a rich body of literature published in mainstream psychological journals to examine its effects on people's thoughts, ...
Jun 25, 2020
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