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Understanding the Biological Basis of Behavior
John T. Cacioppo’s research looked at the connections between the social and neural mechanisms underlying human behavior. He investigated how societal influences and personal relationships affect cognition and emotions. As a social species, humans have
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Social Acceptance and Rejection: The Sweet and the Bitter
Psychology researchers have long been interested in close relationships, but have only more recently begun investigating social exclusion.
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Narcissists’ Self-Interest Makes Them Bad Leaders
LiveScience: Narcissists may think they’d make for good bosses, but a new study shows that their preoccupation with themselves hinders their performance in teamwork situations. Although narcissists have leadership-related qualities, such as confidence, authority and
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Wealthy really are different, and not in a nice way: study
The Vancouver Sun: Turns out, the rich really are different. But not necessarily in he ways we assume. Though economically privileged, people from upper-class backgrounds consistently display deficits in empathy, social engagement, generosity and sensitivity
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Spoilers Don’t Spoil Anything
Wired: I’ve got a weak spot for pulp fiction, especially when it involves a mysterious twist. I like unironic thrillers and mediocre Agatha Christie imitations. Basically, I like any kind of fiction that lets me
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UK riots: What turns people into looters?
BBC News: There have been some extraordinary scenes in London and other cities this week, from burning buildings and running street battles, to people unashamedly walking into a shop and leaving with a flat-screen television
