The impostor syndrome, a phenomenon that manifests when people feel like frauds even if they are actually capable and well-qualified, affects people both in the workplace and in the classroom. A new study reveals that perceptions ...
Education
Sep 24, 2019
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Sex sells—but not always what we think.
Social Sciences
May 29, 2019
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What kind of potato chip would you create, and what would you name it, if you wanted to sell the product exclusively to pregnant women?
Social Sciences
May 28, 2019
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An international collaboration has investigated how people perceive politicians when they spread misinformation. The research found supporters of the politicians reduced their belief in misinformation once corrected, yet ...
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2019
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Homophobic language runs rampant on social media, but UO sociologist C.J. Pascoe wanted to investigate whether the trend actually reflects a widespread sentiment about homosexuality.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2019
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Anger, the faux, feigned kind, has been a tool in negotiations for generations. The idea that pretending to be angry can coerce the counterpart into conceding to your terms. Those thinking about using such a tool, though, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2019
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More and more products carry ethical labels such as fair-trade or organic, which consumers usually view positively. Nevertheless, the sales figures of these products often remain low, even though they offer advantages for ...
Social Sciences
Mar 25, 2019
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Have you ever wondered what's going through your dog's mind when you say the word "walk"? And does your pup seem to show guilt when you ask them sternly "what have you done?" Their tail might drop between their legs, their ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 14, 2019
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American teenagers remain generally upbeat about social media, saying it helps them feel included and connected, despite persistent problems of social pressure and bullying, a study showed Wednesday.
Internet
Nov 28, 2018
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Research suggests that around 70% of people will experience an illogical sense of being a phoney at work at some point in their careers. It's called the impostor phenomenon (also known, erroneously, as a syndrome). These ...
Social Sciences
Oct 9, 2018
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