Creative work may help unburden secret keepers
Secrets. Most of us have some, and new research led by ILR School professor Jack Goncalo might help us live with them more easily.
Social Sciences
Jun 9, 2015
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Journal of Experimental Social Psychology
Stereotypes lower math performance in women, but effects go unrecognized
A new study from Indiana University suggests that gender stereotypes about women's ability in mathematics negatively impact their performance. And in a significant twist, both men and women wrongly believe those stereotypes ...
Social Sciences
Mar 26, 2015
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Gender equality leads to more Olympic medals for men and women
Gender equality boosts a country's Olympic medal count for both women and men, shows a new study from the University of British Columbia.
Social Sciences
Sep 30, 2014
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Research shows that working together boosts motivation
(Medical Xpress)—When people are treated as partners working together with others – even when physically apart – their motivation increases, according to new Stanford research.
Social Sciences
Sep 16, 2014
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Democrats, republicans see each other as mindless—unless they pose a threat, study shows
We are less likely to humanize members of groups we don't belong to—except, under some circumstances, when it comes to members of the opposite political party. A study by researchers at New York University and Harvard Business ...
Social Sciences
Mar 18, 2014
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'Belief in science' increases in stressful situations
A faith in the explanatory and revealing power of science increases in the face of stress or anxiety, a study by Oxford University psychologists suggests.
Social Sciences
Jun 5, 2013
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New research shows that asking for a precise number during negotiations can give you the upper hand
With so much on the line for job seekers in this difficult economic climate, a lot of new hires might be wondering how—or whether at all—to negotiate salary when offered a new position. A recently published study on the ...
Social Sciences
May 31, 2013
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For tastier food, try a dash of workplace injustice
(Phys.org) —A new UBC study from the Sauder School of Business reveals that experiencing unfair treatment at work can sharpen the taste buds, providing evidence that stress has a physiological effect on people.
Social Sciences
May 14, 2013
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Healthy rivalry could boost sport and business performance, study finds
New research shows that people can recover from poor performance when rivals comment on their failures. The research, to be published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, shows that while criticism from team ...
Social Sciences
Feb 20, 2013
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Having a Tony Stark at the office is fine as long as you hire a Pepper Potts
(Phys.org)—Not every company has an Iron Man, but many have a Tony Stark – a highly powerful, intensely-focused individual who often ignores risk in order to achieve his or her goals.
Economics & Business
Feb 8, 2013
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