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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Online Community Development

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

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

more#leaderboards
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

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

This research highlights the impact of leaderboards in promoting physical activity through social influence and competition, suggesting tailored approaches based on individuals' prior activity levels.
Wearables
fromPsychology Today
3 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.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Your Friends Know if You're Really Ready to Find Love

Commitment readiness is crucial for finding a partner.
Friends influence relationship development and commitment readiness.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How to Use Similarity to Ethically Influence Others

We tend to comply more with requests from people we like, primarily due to similarities.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Why Do Smart People Fall for Stupid Ideas?

People often believe foolish things due to misplaced trust in others rather than critical evaluation of the ideas themselves.
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