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New Research in Psychological Science
A sample of research on cultural distance, gossip and lying, skill learning, air pollution and anxiety, and the reliability of task-functional MRI measures.
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The Growth Mindset: Spurring A More Skilled, Engaged And Innovative Workforce
In the past, it may have been acceptable to attend school, learn a skill and then use said skill for the duration of one’s career. Today’s reality looks much different: The half-life of skills, or
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Watching Others Makes People Overconfident in their Own Abilities
Watching YouTube videos, Instagram demos, and Facebook tutorials may make us feel as though we’re acquiring all sorts of new skills but it probably won’t make us experts.
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The Minds of Medalists
Psychological scientists have identified what distinguishes the athletes that made it to Winter Olympics, and what predicts their chances of standing on the medal podium.
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How to Highlight Job Skills on a Resume
Your resume is not about you. Sure, it has your name at the top and it traces your career progression. But to serve its true purpose – securing you a great job – it can’t
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Learning How to Look Leads to Safer Drivers
Fast reflexes, a good sense of direction, and a steady hand all seem important for good driving. But decades of research suggest that another skill is key to avoiding accidents.
