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fromMedium
2 weeks ago

Duolingo's small UI switch that changes everything

As Moses Wayne, a senior staff engineer at Duolingo, explains to The Verge: 'We feel like this is a way that we can motivate you to focus on things you're getting right rather than penalizing for the things that you're making mistakes on.'
Mobile UX
UX design
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

It's easy to design safer streets. City planners just need to care

Transportation design significantly influences driver behavior, often leading to preventable accidents.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychology of Crowds

Crowd dynamics theory explains how collective behavior changes when individuals gather in groups.
Understanding crowd behavior is crucial for evaluating protests and social movements.
Suggestibility and social influence significantly affect individual behavior in crowds.
Privacy professionals
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Humans aren't the weakest link, they're a critical security layer

Shift focus from security awareness to Human Risk.
Human behavior must be accounted for in security strategies.
AI is changing the landscape of security threats and human risk.
#emotional-health
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Why We Shouldn't Be Pushing For 100% "Respectful" Children

Raising 'good kids' often leads to emotional suppression rather than genuine self-worth.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Why We Shouldn't Be Pushing For 100% "Respectful" Children

Raising 'good kids' often leads to emotional suppression rather than genuine self-worth.
more#emotional-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Education Misunderstands Stimuli and Why It Matters

Student behavior in higher education is shaped by stimuli, a fact some educators struggle to accept due to concerns about autonomy.
#self-improvement
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hidden Struggle to Embrace What Is Best for Us

Complex factors influence why we act against our self-interests.
Readiness for Change Model clarifies challenges in initiating change.
Lasting change requires realistic expectations and self-acceptance.
fromThe New Yorker
9 years ago
Humor

New Year's Resolutions: Turning Broken Promises Into Steps Toward Success

Breaking promises is instinctual; a promise-free lifestyle is key to achieving goals.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Hidden Struggle to Embrace What Is Best for Us

Complex factors influence why we act against our self-interests.
Readiness for Change Model clarifies challenges in initiating change.
Lasting change requires realistic expectations and self-acceptance.
more#self-improvement
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Serial Killing as an Imprinted and Fixed Action Pattern

Serial killers' behaviors are influenced by early experiences that trigger compulsive patterns through symbolic releasers.
Social justice
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

A Formal Pledge Boosts Honest Behavior I Hereby Swear!

Oaths can encourage honesty, but their effectiveness depends on wording and timing.
Further real-world studies are needed to confirm the promise's impact on honest behavior.
Digital life
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

210 million people are now addicted to social media: This is how to detox from your phone

Consider a digital detox to break free from social media addiction.
Setting specific goals for phone usage can aid in reducing screen time.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

5 easy steps for mustering up more courage

If you feel like you lack courage, it's not due to a personal fault. Protecting your physical and emotional personal well-being is an innate drive that can override your goals.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
6 months ago

Is it really a sin if it's hardwired in? The neurological basis for 'bad' behaviour

Leschziner's exploration of obesity explains that Alex's gluttony is driven by a genetic disorder rather than moral failures, challenging the stigma attached to weight gain.
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