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Influence: Science and Practice (5th ed)

... This book is not aimed at academics but rather a lay audience, and is written in an appropriate style using humour, accessible ... information contained in this volume, and I can think of no person better equipped to deliver it than Robert Cialdini. Influence: Science ... / more

No Excuses! Lay Judges Reject Exhaustion as a Reason for Failing to Help Others

... simple: Being tired may seem to intuitively justify giving a person a bit more space to act less kindly or more selfishly than they might ... actors would be less prosocial than refreshed actors. Lay people detect fatigue and assume it reduces helping, in line with other ... / more

Just a compliment? Why positive gender stereotypes can be more harmful than they seem

... is that they reflect the (often negative) evaluation of a person based on their gender and contribute to maintaining the unequal social ... Qualities that are traditionally considered feminine usually lay in the interpersonal domain, such as women’s allegedly greater social ... / more

That's cringe! – Wait a minute. What is cringe?

... of embarrassment experienced in response to an embarrassing person. A subreddit dedicated to cringe content is called “When it hurts to ... awkward, and embarrassing for Emily – and the viewers. The lay definitions seem to make perfect sense: one (the viewer) is uncomfortable ... / more

Never fear, a moral expert is here

... have negative consequences? Am I obligated to put one person's life on the line if it means I can save a group of people? Can I put ... experts are more resistant to undesirable influences than lay people, this would be an indication of moral expertise. For example, if ... / more

"We are on the same wavelength!" The creation of a shared reality and its relationship with uncertainty reduction and connection with others

... is the experience of having something in common with another person, whether it is feelings, beliefs, or opinions, and thus seeing the world ... each other. By recalling these memories together, the dyads lay the groundwork for setting future common goals. After successfully ... / more

On the same wavelength—Do parents and children understand each other better if their brains are “in sync”?

... intentions, managing emotions, and controlling attention, lay the groundwork for successful social interactions throughout life [3]. ... more understood and emotionally connected to the other person. This phenomenon, called interpersonal neural synchrony, likely arises ... / more

Turning disagreements into opportunities: How couples can grow through constructive communication

... your best interests at heart. This trust and sense of safety lay the groundwork for navigating conflicts with resilience, turning moments of ... frequently amplifies these situations, as what one person says isn’t always what the other hears. For instance, a ... / more

Internet, dating, addiction: A match made in heaven

... addiction. Instead of efficiently connecting people for in-person dates, users may get lost in “binge swiping”. But what makes it so ... dating addiction defined? First, the term addiction is a lay term and not a diagnostic label. Lay people use the word addiction for ... / more

Starting early: How caregivers can support their children's emotion regulation

... emotional regulation strategies. In this way, caregivers lay the groundwork for healthy development – including emotional well-being, ... dinner: they talk about the events of the day and how each person felt. This routine in a safe environment helps Tim regularly reflect on ... / more