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Could A More Individualistic World Also Be A More Altruistic One?
Individualism is that rugged frontier quality that reflects a mix of independence, valuing free expression, and eschewing close family ties relative to more distant relationships. And it is on the rise. Not just in the
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Emotions in Context: What We Know About How We Feel
Data from around the world show few differences in people’s day-to-day emotional experiences, but distinct cultural differences in the feelings they find most desirable, APS Fellow Jeanne Tsai has found. Tsai is among psychological scientists across the globe who are charting the depths of emotion research.
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
Aimed at integrating cutting-edge psychological science into the classroom, Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science offers advice and how-to guidance about teaching a particular area of research or topic in psychological science that has been
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“How to Give a Gift: Shock and Awe, or Calm and Useful?” by
C. Nathan DeWall and “Corralling the Drifting Mind” by Cindi May and Gil Einstein -
Focusing on Changing Norms Can Spur Eco-Friendly Behavior
The best way to encourage environmentally-friendly behavior may be to focus on the changes that are already happening.
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Declaration of Interdependence: Hazel R. Markus Discusses the Science of Interconnection
APS William James Fellow Hazel R. Markus shares research revealing subsets of American culture that prioritize relationships over self-determination.