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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

FOMO, Impulse Buys and the Summer Spending Hangover

Between last-minute weekend trips, fun dinners and the endless scroll of friends' social media highlight reels, it's easy to find ourselves swept into a season of "yes." Yes to the concert. Yes to the extra round. Yes to that shirt we didn't know we "needed" until five minutes ago. By fall, the glow starts to fade, and the bills start to arrive.
Psychology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Doctor concerned mother influenced daughter's cancer treatment, inquest hears

An NHS doctor stated in an inquest that she was worried about the influence of Paloma Shemirani's mother on her decision to refuse chemotherapy, which could have saved her.
Public health
Psychology
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The science of being cool: The six traits that make you irresistible (anywhere in the world)

The concept of being 'cool' is universally defined by extroversion, hedonism, power, adventure, openness, and autonomy.
fromPhys
1 month ago

Labels are everything: New study reveals role of popularity in news articles

If something is most shared, we might assume that means many people had to read it and then deem it interesting enough or important enough to pass it on.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Your Home Is Talking to You

Our physical environment significantly impacts our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Unlike social influences, environmental impacts are often unconscious but pervasive.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I'm a headteacher and a dad this is how to help boys struggling with masculinity | Nick Hewlett

Young boys today often lack guidance on masculinity in modern society.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

1 Tip Every Student Needs To Succeed In Middle School, According to a Fifth Grade Teacher

Please surround yourself with the right people. You hang out with four lazy kids, you become the fifth. Find the kids that make you better.
Online learning
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Imitation of Inefficient Tool Use in a Speeded Task

Children's adherence to conventions can lead to overimitation, even of inefficient tools.
A speeded trial showed children less inclined to choose inefficient tools under time pressure.
COVID-19 might have affected how children imitate behaviors, blurring lines between conventional and instrumental learning.
#leaderboards
fromHackernoon
55 years ago
Social media marketing

How Social Influence on Leaderboards Fuels-or Hinders-Fitness Motivation | HackerNoon

Leaderboards enhance individual accountability, fostering competition and social influence in health-related behavior improvement.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Online Community Development

The Power of Prior Activity and Group Size in Digital Health Leaderboards | HackerNoon

Leaderboards can have mixed impacts on physical activity, influenced by factors like competition and social dynamics.
fromHackernoon
55 years ago
Social media marketing

How Social Influence on Leaderboards Fuels-or Hinders-Fitness Motivation | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Online Community Development

The Power of Prior Activity and Group Size in Digital Health Leaderboards | HackerNoon

Wearables
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Integrating Wearable and Survey Data: Methodology for Activity and Motivation Studies | HackerNoon

Leaderboards significantly enhance physical activity motivation, particularly when tailored to individual fitness levels.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How Believing Beauty Is Malleable Promotes Risk-Taking Behavior

Beliefs about beauty affect risk-taking behaviors, with a growth mindset leading to increased risk-taking.
The perception of beauty can influence actions in various domains beyond appearance.
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