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Why Lockdown Is Making It Hard For You to Concentrate? (Psychology)

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Studies show the way we remember and process information is greatly affected when we are in isolation. Scientists have found the ‘Groundhog Day’ effect of lockdown affects our memory and cognitive ability. While there’s a lack of data on the Australian lockdown experience, a study on Italians who were locked down for about two months last year … Continue reading Why Lockdown Is Making It Hard For You to Concentrate? (Psychology) →

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How Authoritarian Leaders Maintain Support? (Psychology)

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Study finds public anticorruption campaigns bolster leaders, even when such measures lack tangible results. How do authoritarian regimes sustain their popularity? A novel study in China led by MIT scholars shows that anticorruption punishments meted out by government authorities receive significant support among citizens — who believe such actions demonstrate both competence and morally righteous … Continue reading How Authoritarian Leaders Maintain Support? (Psychology) →

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How Do Leaders And Influencers Emerge? (Psychology)

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New research by UTS economist Associate Professor David Goldbaum suggests influential leaders emerge from an evolutionary social process that has less to do with skills and talent than we might think. We think of leaders and influencers as imbued with special skills and qualities – either innate or hard-won merit – that propels them to … Continue reading How Do Leaders And Influencers Emerge? (Psychology) →

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Crawling Important Step In Development of Risk Perception (Psychology)

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The more crawling experience a baby has, the more likely they are to avoid falling into water, a University of Otago study shows. Published in Infancy, the work is part of a longitudinal study into the effect locomotor experience has on infants’ avoidance of falling over sudden drop-offs. Lead author Dr Carolina Burnay, of the School of … Continue reading Crawling Important Step In Development of Risk Perception (Psychology) →

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Study Sheds New Light On Behaviour Called Joint Attention (Psychology)

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Scientists have shed new light on a human behaviour called joint attention – the ability for two or more people to share attention about something in the world around us. For instance, a child and mother may both see a beautiful butterfly, then look to each other to share a smile about the butterfly, so … Continue reading Study Sheds New Light On Behaviour Called Joint Attention (Psychology) →

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New Insights Into the Relationship Between How We Feel And Our Views On Aging (Psychology)

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A new study finds that the disconnect between how old we feel and how old we want to be can offer insights into the relationship between our views on aging and our health. Subjective age discordance (SAD) – the difference between how old you feel and how old you would like to be—is a fairly … Continue reading New Insights Into the Relationship Between How We Feel And Our Views On Aging (Psychology) →

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Why Are Narcissists So Easily Bored? (Psychology)

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New research examines the tendencies of narcissists to become bored. KEY POINTS No one likes to be bored, but for people high in narcissism, it can be almost intolerable. New research explores the connection between boredom, narcissism, and an excessive need for smartphone use. By understanding the factors that lead narcissists to become bored, one … Continue reading Why Are Narcissists So Easily Bored? (Psychology) →

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Why Are So Many Movies Basically the Same? (Psychology)

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People may like them because they produce evolved pleasurable responses. KEY POINTS An analysis of 1700 books found that most follow just one of six emotional story arcs. A recent paper argues we like certain stories because they activate evolved cognitive mechanisms. People are interested in stories involving overcoming obstacles because they evolved to learn … Continue reading Why Are So Many Movies Basically the Same? (Psychology) →

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Why Have So Many Leaders Screwed Up the Return to the Office? (Psychology)

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KEY POINTS Most workers would prefer to work from home at least half of the time, surveys show, yet many employers are forcing employees back to the office. Cognitive biases, such as wanting to return to the status quo or envisioning a false consensus, may be hampering leaders’ decisions. Work-from-home functions well for the vast … Continue reading Why Have So Many Leaders Screwed Up the Return to the Office? (Psychology) →