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Having less power impairs the mind and ability to get ahead, study shows
New research appearing in the May issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that being put in a low-power role may impair a person’s basic cognitive functioning and thus
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On the High Horse: Why Dominant Individuals Climb the Proverbial Ladder
Study findings suggest that a person’s level of dominance may bias how they perceive and present the concept of power.
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It Pays to Know Your Opponent: Success in Negotiations Improved by Perspective-Taking, But Limited by Empathy
From the war room to the board room, negotiations are a part of everyday life. Successful negotiations demand a clear understanding of one’s opponent. But what approach should one take to achieve such an understanding
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Are Humans Hardwired for Fairness?
Is fairness simply a ruse, something we adopt only when we secretly see an advantage in it for ourselves? Many psychologists have in recent years moved away from this purely utilitarian view, dismissing it as
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Awkward! New Study Examines our Gazes During Potentially Offensive Behavior
It’s happened to all of us: While sitting at the conference table or at dinner party, a friend or colleague unleashes a questionable remark that could offend at least one person amongst the group. A
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A Sense of Scarcity: Why it Seems Like All the Good Ones are Taken
Singles’ bars, classified personals and dating websites are a reflection, not only of the common human desire to find a mate, but of the sense of scarcity that seems to surround the hunt. Many people
