Why do bad moods increase self-defeating behavior?
d moods sap your willpower which leads to greater risk-taking: Increased risk taking may explain the link between bad moods and self-defeating behavior. In Study 1, personal recollections of self-defeating actions implicated bad moods and resultant risky decisions. In Study 2, embarrassment increased the preference for a long-shot (high-risk, high-payoff) lottery over a low-risk, low-payoff one. Anger had a similar effect in Study 3. Study 4 replicated this and showed that the effect could be eliminated by making participants analyze…
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How To Be James Bond: Science Explains Why He’s Irresistible To Women
nt to know how to be James Bond? Science has the answers. These certainly aren't all easy - but it wouldn't be Bond if it was. Any guy who can embody - or seem to embody most of these shouldn't have trouble with the ladies, shaken or stirred. How To Be James Bond Step 1: Confidence Bond is supremely confident. This makes him sexy. It also makes him great at his job; being overconfident often gives better results than…
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10 Things That Will Change The Way You Think About Love
udies show that, in general, men are actually more romantic than women. Men also say "I love you" first, have more positive recollections of their first kiss, and are more likely to end a relationship because it lacked "magic." Saying "I love you" means the most to men and women at different times. Flowers really do increase romantic feelings. Uncertainty does too. There are shortcuts to bonding with a romantic partner on a deeper level. You can tell if people…
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The Female “G-Spot” Really Does Exist
s, scientists finally confirmed its existence: Introduction. The anatomic existence of the G-spot has not been documented yet. Aim. To identify the anatomic structure of the G-spot. Methods. A stratum-by-stratum vaginal wall dissection on a fresh cadaver. Main Outcome Measures. Primary outcome is the identification of the G-spot and the secondary outcome is its measurements and anatomic description of the G-spot. Results. The G-spot has a distinguishable anatomic structure that is located on the dorsal perineal membrane, 16.5 mm from the…
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Night Owls vs. Morning People: Here’s Who Comes Out Ahead
eir personalities are definitely different: ...morning types are attracted to concrete information rather than abstract thinking and like to rely on logic rather than intuition. They tend to be introverted, self-controlled, and eager to make a good impression on others. In contrast, evening types have a far more creative outlook on life, are more prepared to take risks, are more independent and nonconforming, and are a little impulsive. Night owls are smarter. And male night owls do better with the…
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What is the best way to respond to someone in order to strengthen your relationship?
a Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being: Shelly Gable, professor of psychology at the University of California at Santa Barbara, has demonstrated that how you celebrate is more predictive of strong relations than how you fight. The chart above lays out the four ways of responding to good news. Only "Active and Constructive" builds relationships. It is engaged, enthusiastic, curious and has supportive nonverbal action. It's worth a second to think about which category your responses usually…
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10 Things Science Can Teach Us About Being Sexy As Hell
takes 13 milliseconds to determine if someone is hot, so what can you do to make sure you're looking good during that critical first impression? As a general rule, smiling makes you more attractive. That said, ladies, smile. Guys...well, think twice. Want to improve your smile? Smile slower. Beauty sleep? Yeah, it's real. Get some. Red clothes. Men, women, whatever. Wear red. Guys: stubble makes you look smarter and more sociable. Guys: chin up. Ladies: chin down. Guys: deep,…
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What makes you appear smarter and more sociable?
er at the judg.me blog they posted the results of some number crunching based on snap judgment reactions to photos. The results are a fascinating collection of the stereotypes we hold about appearance and personality traits/qualities. Here are some quick highlights: The average woman is seen as smarter and more sociable than the average guy. Redheads are seen as dumber than blondes. Women with dyed hair or short hair are seen as extroverted. Bald men are perceived as intelligent. Beards…
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