Staring blankly at your screen? You probably have post holiday blues. The good news is you can get through it
Sad, anxious or lacking in motivation? Chances are you have just returned to work after a summer break.
Jan 15, 2025
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Psychological Phenomena: News and Research on Cognitive Dissonance
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How small acts of kindness and connection really can change the world, according to psychology research
Political chasms, wars, oppression … it's easy to feel hopeless and helpless watching these dark forces play out. Could any of us ever really make a meaningful difference in the face of so much devastation?
Nov 28, 2024
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Unlocking the mind: The fascinating psychology of the Olympic athlete, fan rituals
Body paint, mismatched socks, hidden knick-knacks—what do they have in common when chasing glory on the biggest stage?
Aug 6, 2024
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Make mine medium-rare: Men really do eat more meat than women, study says
Vacationing in Chicago this week from Europe, Jelle den Burger and Nirusa Naguleswaran grabbed a bite at the Dog House Grill: a classic Italian beef sandwich for him, grilled cheese for her.
Jun 13, 2024
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Cognitive dissonance research deepens our understanding of pescetarians
New research has deepened our understanding of why pescetarians choose to eat fish but not the meat of land animals.
Mar 19, 2024
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Your thoughts can harm your neck and back during lifting tasks
The mental distress of cognitive dissonance—encountering information that conflicts with how we act or what we believe—can lead to added pressure on the neck and low back during lifting and lowering tasks, new research suggests.
May 25, 2023
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Why do we feel bad when our beliefs don't match our actions? Blame 'cognitive dissonance'
Have you ever been out and about, perhaps tackling the Christmas shopping list, and felt a bit thirsty? You buy a drink—say, one that comes in a plastic bottle—and quench your thirst, only to find there's no recycling nearby. ...
Nov 9, 2022
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