by Madelaine Weiss | Sep 4, 2016 | Attention
We often help others without weighing the costs and benefits…. People even risk their own lives for a stranger, acting without considering the danger. This presents an evolutionary puzzle, because such uncalculating cooperation seems to ignore self-interest. So why do...
by Madelaine Weiss | Jul 19, 2016 | Attention
“People’s appraisal of their listening ability is much like their assessment of their driving skills, in that the great bulk of adults think they’re above average….While many of us have thought of being a good listener being like a sponge that accurately absorbs what...
by Madelaine Weiss | Jun 28, 2016 | Attention
“The beliefs, assumptions, expectations that you’ve gotten from your friends, family, culture — those things, Mischel explains, are the filter through which you see the world. Your mind stands between who you are, your personality and whatever situation you are...
by Madelaine Weiss | Jun 20, 2016 | Attention, Work
“Functional stupidity in the workplace is best described as when smart people are discouraged to think and reflect at work. The ramifications can ultimately be catastrophic, leading to organisational collapse, financial meltdown and technical disaster….However,...
by Madelaine Weiss | Jun 13, 2016 | Attention
Research from psychologists at the University of Kent suggests people’s internet addiction is leading them increasingly to ‘phub’ – and experience being ‘phubbed’ – in social situations. This, in turn, leads them to view this...
by Madelaine Weiss | Jun 6, 2016 | Attention
MRM is the tendency to engage with the mental states and perspectives of others. But it’s much more than just a means of passing idle time. Being high in MRM leads to many social benefits, including better teamwork… * Mind Reading (called Theory of Mind)...
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