For Some, Anger Inspires Creativity
Want to get those creative juices flowing? Try having someone scowl at you.
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The Picture for Men: Superhero or Slacker
Recent scholarship and popular journalism both suggest an unappealing future for American boys: You're screwed.
Flying Past the Stepford Stewardess
Flight attendants benefited emotionally when their primary focus shifted from courtesy to safety, a new paper suggests. Steven Slater may be an extreme example of that ability to unwind.
Forgiveness, Resentment and Blood Sugar?
New research links diabetic symptoms with a reduced likelihood of forgiving others.
Oxytocin Increases Trust — Under Certain Conditions
Researchers report effects of the “trust hormone” get negated when a partner is perceived as dishonest.
Billion-Dollar Underdogs
New research shows that consumers identify with and choose brands they see as the underdog.
The Red Effect Works for Men, Too
A new study reveals that the color red makes men more alluring to women.
Music Makes the Tips Grow Larger
New research from France finds restaurant patrons exposed to music with pro-social lyrics are more likely to leave tips.
Observe the Child, See the Adult
A new study compares teachers’ assessments of schoolchildren with interviews given by those same people as adults. It suggests our personalities are pretty much set early on.
Lure of Tradition: Longevity Bias Proves Persistent
If something has been around longer, it must be better. New research suggests we hold onto that bias even in instances where quality has nothing to do with longevity.