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Your Friends Are More Extroverted Than You Are
New York Magazine: Maybe you’ve heard of the friendship paradox, the somewhat mind-bending idea that most of your friends probably have more friends than you do. A new study inPsychological Science builds on that concept, adding
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New psychology study shows ‘extroversion bias’ distorts our view of friends
The Sydney Morning Herald: When it comes to popularity, most of us would rather be Glinda than Elphaba. “It’s not about aptitude, it’s the way you’re viewed,” the desired but ditzy witch sings in the
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A Shakespeare Play You’ve Never Heard Of
Pacific Standard: “What’s in a name?” William Shakespeare asks in Romeo and Juliet. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” By that logic, it matters little whose name
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Childhood Self-Control Linked to Enhanced Job Prospects Throughout Life
Children with high self-control — who are typically better able to pay attention, persist with difficult tasks, and suppress inappropriate or impulsive behaviors — are much more likely to find and retain employment as adults.
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Shakespeare’s Plays Reveal His Psychological Signature
Shakespeare is such a towering literary figure that any new insight into the man, or his work, tends to generate a jolt of excitement in academic and non-academic communities of Shakespeare aficionados. Applying psychological theory
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Do Parents Nurture Narcissists By Pouring On The Praise?
NPR: When a kid does something amazing, you want to tell her so. You might tell her that she’s very smart. You might tell her that she’s a very special kid. Or you might say
