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Camouflage Experts Describe the Feeling of Being Invisible
Private detectives, soldiers, and wildlife photographers explain what it’s like to disappear.
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Cynical people are less likely to respond with empathy and prosocial behavior after being socially excluded
Recent study findings suggest that cynicism might explain why some people respond to social exclusion with prosocial behavior, while others do not. After being excluded during a ball-tossing game, participants who were low in cynicism reacted with greater empathy and prosocial behavior compared to those who were high in cynicism. The study was published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences.
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Leaders Are Crying on the Job. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.
Politicians. Chief executives. Newscasters. In the pandemic, the old rules of who is allowed to cry in public are changing.
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All that smartphone time may be making teens unhappy
Teens who are glued to their smartphones and other devices are unhappier than those who spend less time on digital media, new research finds. The study can't prove cause-and-effect, so it's not clear if teens are made unhappy by spending a long time on their devices, or whether less happy teens are simply drawn to using them more.
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Learn how to succeed in IT without social skills
The tech industry is full of introverts and other people who'd rather talk to a computer than another human being. But even brilliant, cubicle-dwelling introverts do have to talk to humans once in a while. Herein: how to get out of your own head and how a boss can help drag you out.
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Are smartphones killing the art of face-to-face conversation? We ask the experts
Smartphones are everywhere now and for many of us they serve as a constant companion. They keep us continually connected, filling gaps in our day, entertaining us, and demanding our attention with a string of notifications. Because they offer a convenient alternative to face-to-face conversations, and at times they butt into our chats directly, there’s a growing realization that they may be killing the art of conversation.
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In Defense of Small Talk
It’s not shallow, boring, or offensive. It’s a crucial social lubricant as valuable as wine or laughter. By Ruth Graham.
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The Benefits of Being Less Self-Conscious
Stop thinking you're the center of the world, and you may be happier. By Paul Bloom. (Dec. 17)
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Preparation for the workplace - Aspergers Test Site
Useful information. Wish I'd known this before I started work.
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