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October 27, 2016How to Stop Procrastinating
(via BrainCraft) The science behind procrastination. 
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| Psychology - Thursday October 27th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Is It Better to Be Introverted or Extroverted?
In the timeless battle of personalities, is it better to be an introvert or an extrovert? Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Psychology - Thursday October 20th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
The Psychological Trick Behind "Pre-Suasion"
Asking for someone’s phone number in front of a flower shop will be more successful because the flowers prime us to think about romance. Small, subliminal cues change our willingness to be sold on a product, on ideas or even a date. Economics correspondent Paul Solman speaks with psychology professor Robert Cialdini about his book “Pre-Suasion,” the crucial step before persuasion.
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| Psychology - Friday September 23rd, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Politicians' Favorite Logical Fallacies
(via PBS IDEA Channel) In the US it’s presidential election season. There are lots of people expounding upon about all kinds of high stakes topics: what’s best for you, the country, what’s gonna keep everyone safe, and successful. Candidates, pundits, your pals: making points, making promises, making arguments. In the course of the political proceedings ... I’ve seen plenty of the fallacies we’ve covered before on Idea Channel, but there are a few cropping up that we haven’t yet covered–so I thought we’d better. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Psychology - Wednesday August 31st, 2016 | Send to a Friend
The Science Behind Hating Hillary's Voice
(via The Atlantic) Commentators often criticize Hillary Clinton for having a loud, monotone, and shrill voice. In this video, The Atlantic’s Olga Khazan talks to voice experts to understand what makes Clinton’s voice allegedly more annoying than her competitors. The conclusions are complex: Clinton’s voice is actually average in pitch and loudness for her age and gender, but she does yell into microphones and speak in an overly annunciated voice—two factors that may make her seem abrasive. And then, of course, there’s another element at play: sexism. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Psychology - Tuesday August 2nd, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Repetition Creates the Illusion of Truth
(via Veritasium) If you repeat something enough times, it comes to feel good and true. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Psychology - Thursday July 21st, 2016 | Send to a Friend
What Does Your Accent Say About You?
(via AsapSCIENCE) Can science explain the way you speak? Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Psychology - Sunday July 3rd, 2016 | Send to a Friend
This Video May Give You Goose Bumps
(via BrainCraft) The weird and wonderful science of goose bumps. If you didn't feel any chills, try the full length clips: http://braincraft.tv/post/14675239803... Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Psychology - Friday July 1st, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Moving Isn't Great for Kids
(via Healthcare Triage) More than once, I've considered packing up the family and taking a job in a different city. Each time, my wife and I thought about what it might do to them if we moved. But we were just guessing. There are data! This is Healthcare Triage News. Send to a Friend | Permalink
| Psychology - Friday June 17th, 2016 | Send to a Friend
Would You Drink Water Made From Sewage?
Humans get disgusted rather easily. But we may need to overcome that evolved inclination if we are to persist for the long term. Send to a Friend | Permalink