Taking One for the Team, Even on Your Way Out of the Door
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empathy / organizational citizenship behavior / public good / social dilemmas
Taking One for the Team, Even on Your Way Out of the Door
Kaitlyn works Monday through Friday, 9-5. Sitting at her desk on Friday afternoon, Kaitlyn glances at the clock. It is 4:30 pm. The end of the workweek is a mere 30 minutes away. Visions of a relaxing weekend begin to creep in. And then, the phone rings. A distraught coworker is calling to ask for a big favor. His kids are really sick, he feels there’s no way he’s going to be able to prepare for an upcoming meeting on... / more
Are Stereotypes True?
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downward comparison / stereotype lift / stereotype threat / stereotypes
Are Stereotypes True?
Are African Americans really better at basketball than Caucasians? Are blonds really dumber than brunettes? Are women really worse at math than men? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is no. Let me explain by focusing on the stereotype that women can’t do math. At first glance, this stereotype seems to be true. For instance, men continue to outperform women on the math sections of the SAT and GRE, and... / more
Creativity is More Than a Trait: It’s a Relation
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creativity / Csikszentmihalyi / system model
Creativity is More Than a Trait: It’s a Relation
What is all the commotion about creativity? Whatever definition this vogue expression is dressed in, it has apparently captured the awareness of countless authorities for educational, economical, governmental and last but not least, scientific issues. Moreover, the media is filled with references to creativity or its synonyms. Ochse (1990), the author of a renowned book on the determinants of creative genius, contested that "our quality of life, perhaps our very survival as a species,... / more
The Naked Power: Understanding Nonverbal Communications of Power
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embodiment / nonverbal / power / vertical position
The Naked Power: Understanding Nonverbal Communications of Power
Because power is something we often avoid discussing openly, its nonverbal communication is fascinating to lay people and psychologists alike. When directly asked, people interpret many different nonverbal signs as indicating high or low power – unfortunately, these ideas are often exaggerated and misguided. Likewise, social psychologists still have no good understanding of the nonverbal cues to power. This article sheds more light on what is actually... / more