Ever wonder what is going on in the mind of a teenager, especially one who is stressed out? UCLA Psychologist Adriana Galvan is on a quest to find out. With support from the National Science Foundation, she’s investigating the effects of daily stress on a teen’s cognition and brain function.
Friday, June 10, 2011
You read everything you could find about the company, you scrutinized its website like you were that Indian lab technician guy on CSI, you looked up the interviewer on linkedin and even researched ‘power colors’ in selecting the right suit. You did your research.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Share The psychology of pricing explains why we do many of the silly things we do with our money. Retailers work hard to manipulate us, tweaking price tags and offering “special” promotions to get us to spend more than we normally would. Why are we so vulnerable? In part, we’re just wired to think in [...]
Friday, June 3, 2011
Share The world almost seems “designed to destroy productivity and creativity,” observes Daniel Goleman, a psychologist and author of the e-book, “The Brain and Emotional Intelligence: New Insights.” That’s because when employees are constantly interrupted by phone calls, e-mails and conversations, they are not operating in an environment conducive to creative thought. The brain has [...]
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
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