People usually appreciate this social ‘mistake’
Relating to someone else’s story with a similar one your own is often welcome, search indicates. There is one caveat, however.
Words in teen girls’ texts say a lot about their mood
What teen girls post on social media can reveal a lot about their mental health. Pronouns like “I,” “me,” and “my” may be a red flag.
Words in teen girls’ texts say a lot about their mood
What teen girls post on social media can reveal a lot about their mental health. Pronouns like “I,” “me,” and “my” may be a red flag.
Activity offers college students sense of belonging
A brief exercise addressing common concerns about belonging in college increased first-year completion rates on students’ local campus.
Shared interests don’t signal an ‘essential’ bond
“…people who are higher in their belief that they have an essence are more likely to be attracted to these similar others as opposed to dissimilar others.”
Chimps combine sounds to communicate greater meaning
Like humans, chimps can combine words into phrases to communicate more meaning. What’s more, other chimps can understand those combinations.
How to talk to kids about race and foster interracial friendships
New findings highlight a promising way of “sustaining positive interracial relationships during a critical developmental window…”
For better virtual meetings, take turns
Most people work just as efficiently in virtual meetings. But something is missing that could make them better: Taking turns.
Miscommunication can actually be good for problem solving
New research digs into how some miscommunication in groups solving problems can actually benefit the process.
Mismatched definitions of basic stuff may explain disagreements
“When people are disagreeing, it may not always be about what they think it is,” says Celeste Kidd.