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A Psychologist Explains Why TikTok’s ‘Blessing Strangers’ Trend Is So Popular
Social media influencers are often criticized for their content, which can be perceived as shallow, self-centered or, in some cases, even harmful. But there is an well-established trend among certain influencers to create content that
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Showing Gratitude Is Good for All of Us, so Why Don’t We Give Thanks More?
Giving thanks is good for the person giving it as well as the one receiving it. So why don’t we express gratitude more often? Research suggests that many people don’t realize how much a simple
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How to Think About the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis, in Maps and Charts
In the weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, almost three million of the country’s 44 million residents have left the country. The rate of the Ukrainian exodus is unprecedented in recent history. Europe’s response to the
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Gift Giving: Is It Really the Thought That Counts? Psychologists Weigh In.
As I scrolled through a friend’s Secret Santa wish list recently, I felt conflicted. I’ve always believed that a good gift requires thought and effort. If I just got him something on his wish list
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A Guide to Holiday Tipping This Year
Tipping during the holidays is a time-honored tradition, but because there are no hard and fast rules, it can end up being one more stressful holiday chore. Here are some suggestions from etiquette and tipping
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You’re Choosing a Gift. Here’s What Not to Do.
APS Member/Author: Daniel T. Willingham … Despite the stock saying, “It’s the thought that counts,” gift givers think that spending a lot — on diamonds, for example — shows that they care. When researchers asked people to
