In 1977, Social Psychology did a very interesting experiment: a number of university students were recruited and asked if they would be willing to …
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Social Psychology
Tall Poppy Syndrome: When they try to sink you because you stand out
Periander, ruler of Corinth, sent a messenger to Thrasybulus, ruler of Miletus, to ask him how he could better govern his city. Thrasybulus led the …
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We do not free ourselves from conventions by despising them, but avoiding being deceived by them, according to Alan Watts
“To be free from social convention is not to spurn it but not to be deceived by it. It is to be able to use it as an instrument instead of being used …
People who brag a lot need to fill gaps in their identity
Vanity is a religion that has a legion of followers. There are all kinds and conditions, but beyond their differences all have a common …
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Reverse Psychology: “Don’t read this article”
You have probably heard about Reverse Psychology more than once and you will wonder if it is possible to get people to do something by asking them to …
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Rudeness, sarcasm and lack of respect on the workplace affect your rest and that of your partner
Rudeness, sarcasm, humiliating comments, disrespect and interrupting other people while they speak are increasingly common behaviors in the workplace. …
Cognitive Impatience: The road to stupidity
It is becoming more common. It is so common that we could classify it as the "Evil of our hyperconnected age". You talk to a person. He is listening …
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