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The dogs' reactions to the unfair distribution of rewards is called "inequity aversion" - when an animal acts to stop perceived inequalities within its social group - and it's a defining characteristic of social, or cooperative, species. "They wanted the same reward for the same work," says Paul Morris, a lecturer...
Once they were aware of the trend, Shiels and his colleagues analyzed the patients' medical records, finding consistent histories of self-injury and mental-health problems. There are numerous psychological and emotional factors that drive people to self-harm, but according to Harvard psychology professor Matthew Nock, who specializes in...
Younger Poles tend to be more critical than adults who witnessed the events. "Opinions of those who remember the crackdown have changed over time," says Barbara Szacka, a sociology professor at Warsaw's Academy of Social Psychology. The generational split is visible at the trial. A dozen mostly elderly men...
More importantly, the left-handed psychology concentrator has been able to fill the role of departed senior and Olympian, Caitlin Cahow ’07-’08, exceedingly well this season, becoming the leader of Harvard’s strong defensive unit.
The book discusses how behavioral economics—the application of psychology and cognitive science to economic theory—can help explain decisions in every area of life—not just financial ones.