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That human touch that means so much: Exploring the tactile dimension of social life

... is correct, touch may render people more willing to share resources. April Crusco of the University of Mississippi and Christopher Wetzel ... Science, 23, 772-779. Levav, J., & Argo, J. J. (2010). Physical contact and financial risktaking. Psychological Science, ... / more

The victim wars: How competitive victimhood stymies reconciliation between conflicting groups

... that, especially in contexts where material and social resources are scarce, group members actively attempt to affirm that one’s own ... conflicts , both of the parties involved suffer severe physical and psychological trauma. However, people often assess the impact of ... / more

Death and deities: A social cognitive perspective

... of its spiritual benefits, comes with significant physical risk: Many pilgrims who ritually bathe in the Ganges River, ... the fact remains that gods exact a high price in terms of resources (e.g., religious charity), time (e.g., daily prayer), and ... literal immortality: they promise that, despite appearances, physical death is not final. But religious worldviews also provide symbolic ... / more

“Look in my eyes. I said in my eyes!”: Antecedents and Consequences of (Self-) Objectification

Physical appearance is one of the primary cues for individuals living in a ... by a vast “sexual market” (Baumeister & Vohs, 2004). Physical appearance also influences people’s achievements in areas that are ... state and trait objectification on women’s cognitive resources. European Journal of Social Psychology, 40, 695-703. Gervais, ... / more

Honor in the Past: The Case of Mexico

... honor. The difference lay in their responses; they used physical weapons rather than written ones. Conclusions Although honor ... of Revolution.   (pp. 149-170) Wilmington: Scholarly Resources. Lipsett-Rivera, S. (1998) A Slap in the Face of Honor: ... / more

General action and inaction goals: Definitions & effects

... goals may promote behavior by increasing physiological resources that promote effortful behavior. However, action and effort are ... must work long hours to maintain a given salary). Finally, physical space can impact activity levels in various ways. Living in a city ... / more

Free Will in Social Psychology

... after people try to control their emotional reactions, their physical stamina is reduced, as an early study showed ( Muraven, Tice, & ... O., Dhar, R., & Baumeister, R.F. (2009).  Deciding without resources: Resource depletion and choice in context.  Journal of Marketing ... / more

The Anatomy of Love

... passionate love. In fact, pretty much anything that boosts physical arousal can cause people to temporarily think that they’re more ... March 5, 2008. Dewey, R. A. (2004).  APA Style Resources by Russ Dewey  Retrieved September 8, 2004. Cate R. M., & ... / more

The Naked Power: Understanding Nonverbal Communications of Power

... about the possible influence, if we have the time and mental resources to think about it, and if we care about the impression that is made ... Judge, T. A., & Cable, D. M. (2004).  The effect of physical height on workplace success and income: Preliminary test of a ... / more

‘Forever and a Day’ or ‘Just One Night’? On Adaptive Functions of Long-Term and Short-Term Romantic Relationships

... in offspring, women are the choosier sex for whom resources provided by men are crucial. In environments where food resources are ... conversely, for short-term mates they (like men) prefer physical attractiveness (Li & Kenrick, 2006). Short-term mating for women can ... / more