Do women and men really communicate differently?
bsp; Yes, but often the gulf isn't nearly as wide as believed. Via 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior: 1) Do women talk much more than men? The answer is either no, or the difference is imperceptible. When psychologist Janet Hyde (2005) combined the results of 73 controlled studies into a meta-analysis (see p. 32), she found an overall Cohen’s d of .11, reflecting greater talkativeness among women than men. Yet this difference is…
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Does high stress make you *less* likely to get cancer?
lief in a connection between stress and cancer is widespread though most research shows no connection between the two. Recent studies reveal a much lower prevalence of breast cancer in women who have high stress jobs. Via 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior: In surveys of women who’ve survived breast cancer (Stewart et al., 2007), ovarian cancer (Stewart, Duff, Wong, Melancon, & Cheung, 2001), and endometrial and cervical cancer (Costanzo, Lutgedorf,Bradley, Rose, & Anderson,…
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How long does it take to decide if a person is hot?
irteen milliseconds. Really: thirteen milliseconds. Via Do Gentlemen Really Prefer Blondes?: Bodies, Behavior, and Brains--The Science Behind Sex, Love, & Attraction: To find out exactly how quickly we can tell if a person is hot or not, neuroscientists Ingrid Olson and Christy Marshuetz devised a sneaky experiment. They exposed men and women to a series of pre-rated faces, some gorgeous and other homely, and asked them to rate their appearance. The twist was that the faces flickered on the screen…
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What kind of men are supermodels interested in?
udies show the most attractive women have the highest standards for men in most every category surveyed -- except intelligence. Via Do Gentlemen Really Prefer Blondes?: Bodies, Behavior, and Brains--The Science Behind Sex, Love, & Attraction: The evolutonary psychologists recruited a rotating team of male and female interviewers who paired up and evaluated more than two hundred married participants in the Midwest. Each subject was judged for physical attractiveness and assessed in three separate sessions for the factors they valued…
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10 things you need to know to be happier:
llow @bakadesuyo 1) The three keys to happiness are pleasure (stuff that feels good in the moment), meaning (belief/religion/philosophy), engagement (friends.) 2) Exercise and religion both make us happy and it's because they provide small boosts to well-being on a regular basis. 3) Money isn't going to make you much happier. It might make you unhappier. 4) Be a selfish boss by making sure your employees are happy. 5) You're probably still shaking your head at that last statement. You know why?…
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10 things you need to know about productivity:
llow @bakadesuyo 1) The secret to getting more done is to make things automatic. 2) Progress motivates us more than anything else. 3) But we know a lot more than that about motivation. And there's a quick trick when you need to hustle ASAP. 4) Men and women use their time at work differently. 5) When you give the boss info, use numbers. 6) Control over our schedule stops us from getting tired at work. 7) Sorting your email into folders? Stop…
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10 things you need to know about persuasion:
llow @bakadesuyo 1) Negotiating is an essential skill. Being underpaid can kill you. 2) Have a drink after you close the deal. When you're negotiating, give them coffee. 3) Attractive people should negotiate differently than ugly people. 4) Sometimes you should command. Other times your should ask. 5) Use rhetorical questions to be more persuasive. And you do want to be more persuasive, don't you? 6) There are tricks for making your voice more influential. 7) Ass-kissing is good for your health. Flattery works.…
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5 ways to reduce stress and anxiety:
llow @bakadesuyo 1) Chew gum. 2) Get some vanilla ice cream. 3) Watch comedy or listen to music. 4) Want to reduce anxiety about your relationship? Have more sex. 5) Want to worry less about losing your job? Here's a great fact to consider: worrying about losing your job is worse than losing your job. Follow me on Twitter here or get updates via email here.
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