Psychology

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People who feel younger than they actually are have this major advantage CW Headley

The old adage is true. Read More

A psychological trick to evoke an interesting conversation Minarella

How is saying the wrong thing supposed to increase more conversation? The phenomenon is called “Cunningham’s Law,” and it is perceived to affect human behavior mid-discussion. Read More

Advice

If you had this dark personality trait as a child, you’re likely a leader now Kaitlyn McInnis

Did your parents constantly tell you how special you were growing up? Did you win the token participation prize—and really feel like you earned it? … Read More

Advice

Trick the hiring manager into liking you with 7 psychological tips Michael Dinich

Here are some psychological – Jedi mind – tricks that will make a hiring manager like you, according to recent Stanford research. Read More

How To

If you work with an overconfident jerk, they likely have this condition CW Headley

Sustained success of any kind is usually authored by an understanding of one’s limitations but that doesn’t happen with people with Dunning-Kruger. Read More

Health

These 6 unhealthy eating habits are a result of the pandemic. Do you have one?John Anderer

These pandemic-fueled adverse food choices go far beyond a second or third bag of chips. Read More

Health

If you’re guilty of ‘social zapping,’ you’re probably a narcissist CW Headley

The implied malevolence relates to a social zapper showing little regard for the long-term consequences of nearly standing up their friends on a quasi-regular basis. Read More

Advice

9 dead giveaways your coworker is a sociopath Ryan Luke

As we slowly start to get back to meeting in person, there are several warning signs to protect yourself and help someone who has an antisocial personality disorder … Read More

Productivity

Work in a financial field? Never use this color John Anderer

KU researchers report the color red, a hue associated with errors, negativity, and stopping in Western culture, can have a big impact on financial and investment decisions. Read More

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