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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of recent articles including research on gender equality, racial equality, misinformation, and much more.
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The Cost of Efficiency: Exploring Doubling-Back Aversion
Podcast: Why do we avoid retracing our steps—even when it helps us reach our goals faster? Under the Cortex explores.
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The Paradox of Hard Work
… To say that long-distance runners embrace difficulty is to say the obvious. When you watch many thousands of people happily push themselves through a race that they might not even be allowed to finish
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Not Sure Where To Go Next In Life? These Journal Prompts Can Help You Figure It Out
In 2011, Victor Saad, a secondary school teacher, decided he wanted a new career. At first, he considered getting an MBA. But when he reflected on what he really wanted from it — credibility in
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The Problem With Optimism in a Crisis
… Even better is a technique called mental contrasting, co-developed by the psychologist Gabriele Oettingen, who led the study on college students. The idea is to visualize an attainable goal (such as getting involved in
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Who Counts As a Significant Other?
Finding “the one” can seem like life’s ultimate goal—but should it be? This hour, TED speakers expand the definition of life partnership, whether it’s with a friend, a spouse, a pet, or no one at
