“Three articles published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology have shown that a disproportionate share of people choose spouses, places to live, and occupations with names similar to their own. These findings, interpreted as evidence of implicit egotism, … Continue reading
“Thinking about differences can help you understand other people better. There are many situations where our success depends on whether we can take someone else’s perspective. Negotiating with a child, partner, parent, or business requires understanding how someone else’s goals … Continue reading
“People’s brains are more responsive to friends than to strangers, even if the stranger has more in common, according to a study in the Oct. 13 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. Researchers examined a brain region known to be … Continue reading
