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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
Aimed at integrating cutting-edge psychological science into the classroom, Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science offers advice and how-to guidance about teaching a particular area of research or topic in psychological science that has been
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Besudelter Altruismus (Tainted Altruism)
Suddeutsche Zeitung: Das Leben genießen und gleichzeitig die Welt verbessern, wäre das nicht großartig? Bier trinken und die Umwelt schützen zum Beispiel. Was spricht denn schon dagegen, sich einen Kasten Bier von einer Brauerei zu
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Poor People Judge Harm-Doers More Harshly
Pacific Standard: How harshly do you judge someone with a habit of hitting people? How about a lout who engages in sexual harassment? Newly published research suggests the answer depends in part on how well
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Charitable acts may backfire, researchers report
Medhill: If someone volunteers at a charity hoping to reel in a love interest, is that act still viewed as altruistic? Not likely, according to a study published in the January edition of Psychological Science.
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Stop Trusting Yourself
The New York Times: TRUST is a double-edged sword. Though you can accomplish more in life if you put your faith in others, doing so also leaves you vulnerable. If your friend, business partner or
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Why Me? Perceptions of Justice Influence Pain Experiences
Life has its many twists and turns – to make sense of all of it, people sometimes take a “just world” approach, reasoning that people get more or less what they deserve. But there are
