The Social Rejection Myth: What Really Happens When You Say ‘No’ (M)
You can empathise more accurately about a declined invitation by imagining the roles are reversed and you are receiving the rejection.
Category: Social psychology
2 Office Party Mistakes That Ruin Employee Happiness (M)
The two factors that contribute to employee dissatisfaction at office Christmas parties.
Do Pets Make People Happier? (M)
People reported that their pets made them happy, but what did the happiness measures say?
Why Online Meetings Make People So Sleepy (M)
During virtual meetings, unlike those held face-to-face, there is little cognitive or sensory input from other people, especially when the cameras are off.
Men Are More Likely To Keep Bad News Secret Than Women (M)
Sharing information about ourselves is an important way in which we build and cement our relationships with others.
40% Choose Ignorance Of The Consequences Of Their Actions (M)
The research compared the situation where people were told the consequences of their actions with when they had the choice to find out or not.
Being Vague Is Disagreeable Most Of The Time — But Not Always (M)
Being clear and precise is more likeable in most situations, but not all.
What Makes Regretful Parents Have Children In The First Place (M)
What parents say they regret about having children and what motivated them in the first place.
Do People Prefer The Good News Or The Bad News First? (M)
If there’s good news and bad news, which do you prefer to hear first and which should you give first?
Why The Selfish Prefer Other Selfish People — And Punish Generosity In Others (M)
Selfish people are quick to punish generosity and reward selfishness in others when they find it.
