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Power Can Chill the Mind’s Capacity for Empathy, Researchers Find
The shocking behavior of high-profile men now embroiled in sexual harassment scandals may be explained in part from psychological studies showing a link between power and a dampened capacity for empathy.
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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring implicit statistical learning and real-world decision making, sources of mimicry in social interactions, reward adaptation and learning in rats, and the effects of lingering cognitive states on memory.
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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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How Much is Too Much Bragging on A Resume?
Assessments of 60 resumes submitted for actual jobs revealed a difference between self-promotion and ingratiation.
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Oxytocin May Put ‘Rose-Colored Glasses’ On Relationships
Oxytocin levels may influence whether our partner’s words sweep us off our feet or leave us wanting.
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Sleep and Social Stress: A Two-Way Street
Which social skills go out the window when folks become groggy? What stressors make for lousy sleep?