News tagged with moral compass
Emotions an overlooked key to whistle-blowing, study says
A gut-level connection with workers may be the key to encouraging whistle-blowing that could chip away at an estimated $652 billion lost to fraud annually by U.S. businesses, an ongoing University of Illinois study suggests.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Dec 07, 2009 |
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Psychologists shed light on origins of morality
In everyday language, people sometimes say that immoral behaviours "leave a bad taste in your mouth". But this may be more than a metaphor according to new scientific evidence from the University of Toronto that shows a ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 26, 2009 |
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Wearing two different hats: Moral decisions may depend on the situation
An individual's sense of right or wrong may change depending on their activities at the time – and they may not be aware of their own shifting moral integrity — according to a new study looking at why people make ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
May 23, 2012 |
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Reinventing tragedy in the modern age
This year’s Cambridge series at the Hay Festival will include a debate about how we make “good tragedy” today.
May 11, 2012 |
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Learning through unstructured play helps kids develop
Roughhousing, or tossing your children around on purpose, can be a hard sell to many parents. We worry our kids will get hurt. We don't want rowdy behavior carrying over into the classroom, especially in schools with no-touching ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 19, 2011 |
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When should a nation let the past be past?
South African lawyer Paul Van Zyl has helped nations all over the world overcome legacies of genocide and mass murder, in which "it's impossible to fully reveal the truth about every disappearance, every human ...
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Feb 16, 2011 |
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Support not punishment is the key to tackling substance abuse and addiction among nurses
As many as ten to 20 per cent of nurses and nursing students may have substance abuse and addiction problems, but the key to tackling this difficult issue - and protecting public safety - is support and treatment, not punishment. ...
Jan 26, 2011 |
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Child rearing practices of distant ancestors foster morality, compassion in kids, research says
Ever meet a kindergartener who seemed naturally compassionate and cared about others' feelings? Who was cooperative and didn't demand his own way? Chances are, his parents held, carried and cuddled him a lot; ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 20, 2010 |
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Fasting 'feel-good' factor impacts stock markets
A new international study investigating the correlation between the Islamic holy month of Ramadan - which begins next week (August 11/12) - and stock markets has discovered that the average stock market returns in predominantly ...
Aug 10, 2010 |
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Personality predicts political preferences
There is a strong relationship between a voter's politics and his personality, according to new research from the University of Toronto.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 09, 2010 |
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Words to the wise: Experts define wisdom
Compassion. Self-understanding. Morality. Emotional stability.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 07, 2010 |
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UK publishes new rules for assisted suicide
(AP) -- Britain's top prosecutor published new guidelines Thursday spelling out what types of assisted suicide cases were more likely to face prosecution, keeping the practice illegal but finding some leeway for suspects ...
Feb 25, 2010 |
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