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Neuroticism and Dampened Pleasantness of Positive Memories
My name is Lisa J. Emery from Appalachian State University and I presented my research at the APS 23rd Annual Convention in Washington, DC. College students recalled autobiographical memories using the word-cue technique, then rated
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Broadband Social Cognition
The presidential symposium at the APS 23rd Annual Convention challenged four scientists to give modern scientific support to Aristotle’s ancient saying: “Man is by nature a social animal.” “Twenty-three hundred years later we have a
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Unpacking Grit: Motivational and Cognitive Underpinnings of Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals
My name is Katherine R. Von Culin from the University of Pennsylvania and I presented my research at the APS 23rd Annual Convention in Washington, DC. Grit, defined as perseverance and passion for long-term goals
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Cultural Differences Are Not Always Reduced to Individual Differences
My name is Jinkyung Na from the University of Michigan and I presented my research at the APS 23rd Annual Convention in Washington, DC. We show that differences in social orientation and cognition between
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Assessing Propensity and Satisfaction as Predictors of Trust in Teamwork
My name is Nicole Thompson from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and I presented my research at the APS 23rd Annual Convention in Washington, DC. The current study examines individuals’ propensities to and satisfactions
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The Science Behind The Mean Girl Phenomenon
Allure Magazine: We’ve all seen mean girls (and no, I’m not just referring to the movie). The backhanded compliments, the whispering, even the Twitter death threats (poor Selena Gomez!)—chances are, if you’ve experienced junior high
