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Going the extra mile at work: Helpful or harmful?

... feels pressured to perform OCB [ ix ] . Despite leading to more OCBs, feelings of citizenship pressure are associated with ... to take a more nuanced approach that seeks to answer the question “For who is OCB good or bad, and why?” Research that ... / more

Are victim or eyewitness statements credible? Several ways to check them

... and errors and distortions might slip in unintentionally, leading to false memories (i.e., memories of non-experienced events; 3). ... the reliability of victims' statements because the type of question asked might also determine how the victim provides the statement. For ... / more

Context matters: Why women are not worse negotiators than men

... to behave differently in certain circumstances. For this question, theories from social psychology offer some interesting insights. ... different when comparing two negotiation contexts, sometimes leading to better outcomes for women. More specifically, two major contextual ... / more

Use your breath to gain a performance advantage

... the optimal activation of both body and mind? To answer this question, we propose voluntary breathing modification.  ... activity via the activation of the vagus nerve, leading to psychophysiological relaxation. This effect can be accentuated by ... / more

In the shades of the rings – experiences of interpersonal violence in elite sports

... the Olympic Games, it also affects all stages that might be leading to the – uncertain – career of a professional athlete, putting ... that leads to this summit in an athlete’s career, the question arises what measures can be initiated to address this issue. In sports ... / more

How the voice gives away what you are feeling

... a fast, quite high-pitched recollection of the events leading up to the win. However, if you were to ask them about their idol or the ... [11]. The influence of language An interesting question is whether people can infer others’ emotions even if the other ... / more

Caught in a vicious cycle? The complex interplay of work stressors and burnout

... for the well-being and health of employees, while also leading to considerable societal costs (e.g., due to sick leave) [2]. ... or occurrence of work-related stressors? This question was addressed in a meta-analysis by Christina Guthier and ... / more

Turning disagreements into opportunities: How couples can grow through constructive communication

... didn’t feel good. What was your intention?” This question helps clarify the underlying intent behind a potentially hurtful ... feel impossible. Emotions often override rational thought, leading to reactions we later regret. A practical way to prepare for these ... / more

How deliberate forgetting might lead to false memories

... community [1]. Despite Nassar's sentencing, a crucial question persists in many historical abuse cases: How accurate are the recalled ... memories can have profound implications, sometimes even leading to false accusations and wrongful convictions in legal proceedings. The ... / more

Dressed for the feed: The psychology of fashion in a filtered world

... constant comparison and self-objectification , often leading to anxiety and dissatisfaction. This article explores the ... awareness. It also requires education that helps people question beauty standards, understand how social media works, and reflect ... / more