8 Behaviours That Are Contagious — Including Smiling And Yawning (M)
Yawning and laughter are famously contagious but can you guess the others?
Category: Social psychology
How To Make The Perfect Apology (M)
Although there are six components to a good apology, two are most effective.
People Are More Cooperative Than You Think (M)
The widespread belief that societal trust is eroding is contradicted by a survey of the research on cooperation.
Thinking Virtuously Is The Antidote To Hate (M)
When thinking virtuously, people feel buoyant and generous and are not so preoccupied with threats.
Old Friends Enjoy Unexpected Calls Much More Than We Expect (M)
The longer the break in communication between two people, the greater the pleasure in reconnection.
The Most Important Aspect Of Any Job (M)
The only way management influences meaningfulness at work is by destroying it.
Why Humans Are So Aggressive To ‘Outsiders’ (M)
The positive emotion that encourages people to be aggressive to each other.
How To Appear More Powerful Than You Really Feel (M)
These behaviours send a powerful unconscious message to other people.
The Most Attractive And Trustworthy Eye Colour (M)
The most trustworthy and attractive face shape and eye colour.
The Naïve Realism Bias: Why People Find It So Hard To Agree (M)
The naïve realism bias is a considerable source of conflict between people.
