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Creative We Stand: Exploring the Relationship Between Nationalism, Multicultural Exposure & Creativity
Two studies demonstrate that “glorying” one’s national identity is related to decreased creativity, while feelings of “attachment” to one’s national identity is related to increased creativity. Additionally, study two demonstrates that a “critical attachment” to
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Does McDonald’s have too many items on the menu?
Marketplace: McDonald’s is reportedly paring down its menu. That’s according to a recent Bloomberg story that cites email from McDonald’s to some franchisees. McDonald’s menu now has 145 items, according to Bloomberg, citing menu researcher
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Why Older Adults Are Happier
LiveScience: People tend to get happier as they age, and a new study could explain why: Older adults may be better able to deal with negative emotions like anger and anxiety. In the study, older
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Wrinkles make faces appear sadder and madder
NBC News: Creases and furrows on someone’s face may put a wrinkle in our ability to properly judge his or her emotions, a new study suggests. In the study, participants viewed photographs of 64 faces
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The business case for happiness in the workplace
The Globe and Mail: Forget spreadsheets, swot analysis and risk management; the latest topic on the business school agenda is happiness. Those academics who research the topic prefer to classify it a bit differently, however.
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You Are Less Beautiful Than You Think
Scientific American: Most people believe that they are above average, a statistical impossibility. The above average effects, as they are called, are common. For example, 93 percent of drivers rate themselves as better than the