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Two genes do not make a voter: new research

Voting behavior cannot be predicted by one or two genes as previous researchers have claimed, according to Evan Charney, a Duke University professor of public policy and political science.

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New research at the University of Leicester links shoplifting to your personality

A new study by psychologists at the University of Leicester has identified dimensions of personality seen in persons prone to shoplifting. Three characteristics in his study stood out: Being male; unpleasant and antisocial; ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created May 26, 2010 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Personalities judged by physical appearance alone

Observers were able to accurately judge some aspects of a stranger's personality from looking at photographs, according to a study in the current issue of Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin (PSBP), the official monthl ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 10, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (6) | comments 2

Researchers find planning, positivism influence employment success at different stages

With America's unemployment rate higher than it has been in decades, many people find themselves looking for jobs. The process can be tiring and, in such a competitive climate, receiving that final job offer is challenging. ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 24, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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Researchers discover links between Facebook profiles, personality and job success

(Phys.org) -- Employers commonly examine an applicant's resume, cover letter, references and personality to evaluate how well the potential new employee may perform. Now, the applicant's Facebook profile may play a key role ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study: With the right photo, your Facebook text profile hardly matters

In most cases, your profile photo on Facebook tells viewers what they need to know to form an impression of you – no words are necessary, new research suggests.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New research sheds light on teenage friendship networks

The University of Bristol study identified these as the three most influential factors when teenagers choose their friends, while income and parents’ occupational class proved to be insignificant.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 06, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 3

With friends like these...

(PhysOrg.com) -- Cambridge researchers have created a website that combines the Facebook profiles of fans of companies and public figures with personality testing to create what they are describing as a “revolutionary” ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Apr 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Conscientious people earn more and save more for retirement

(PhysOrg.com) -- Americans who are more conscientious have higher lifetime earnings and save more for retirement, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Retirement Research Center.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 30, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Substance over style in entertainment

Whether they affect the films we watch, the books we read or the music we listen to, our choices about entertainment often appear to have as much to do with style, as substance.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 10, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study analyzes personality traits of bullies, victims

(PhysOrg.com) -- Individuals with a high level of self-compassion were less likely to have been a bully or a victim, finds new research by University of Arizona undergraduate Michelle Harris.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Feb 07, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Bloggers' word choice bares their personality traits, study finds

(PhysOrg.com) -- Words convey meaning, but our choice of specific words also conveys details about our personalities, new research confirms. For example, extraverts are likely to use the word "mouth" frequently, and "open" ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 11, 2011 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (8) | comments 11 | with audio podcast

Beautiful people convey personality traits better during first impressions

A new University of British Columbia study has found that people identify the personality traits of people who are physically attractive more accurately than others during short encounters.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 21, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Feeling chills in response to music

Most people feel chills and shivers in response to music that thrills them, but some people feel these chills often and others feel them hardly at all. People who are particularly open to new experiences are most likely to ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 07, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 2


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