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Jill Bolte Taylor's stroke of insight | Video on TED.com

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:39:25 -0800

Jill Bolte Taylor's stroke of insight | Video on TED.com
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Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert | Home

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:10:23 -0800

Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert | Home
What would you do right now if you learned that you were going to die in ten minutes?
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The 8 Types of Creative Intelligence | Lateral Action

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:10:50 -0800

The 8 Types of Creative Intelligence | Lateral Action
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A Long, Incomplete, and Mostly Wrong History of Free Software

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:00:07 -0800

A Long, Incomplete, and Mostly Wrong History of Free Software
In Two Bits (full-book in html) , Christopher M. Kelty investigates the history and cultural significance of Free Software,...
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Taken for Granted: Shocked, Shocked! to Find Disappointment on Campus - Science Careers - Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Faculty, Postdoc jobs on Science Careers

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:45:14 -0800

Taken for Granted: Shocked, Shocked! to Find Disappointment on Campus - Science Careers - Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Faculty, Postdoc jobs on Science Careers
But as the great majority of faculty members learn--quickly or slowly depending on where they end up--the opportunity to do important science and gain major recognition only ever exists for a relative few--overwhelmingly those educated and employed at...
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Forex Trading- Money Management Rules

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:28:08 -0800

Forex Trading- Money Management Rules

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あなたが評価されない、たった一つの理由。「嚢中の錐」 | 〓　心理学ステーション　〓　世界一セクシーに心理学を学べるサイト

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:39:56 -0800

あなたが評価されない、たった一つの理由。「嚢中の錐」 | 〓　心理学ステーション　〓　世界一セクシーに心理学を学べるサイト
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UnderstandingSociety: Demystifying social knowledge

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:43:25 -0800

UnderstandingSociety: Demystifying social knowledge
We might think of these as styles of sociological thinking. One emphasizes the ordinariness of the phenomena, and looks at the chief challenges of sociology as embracing the tasks of description, classification, and explanation. The other highlights...
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CÓMO PREVENIR: Estrés Académico

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:59:09 -0800

CÓMO PREVENIR: Estrés Académico
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A Conversation With Laurence Steinberg - Developmental Psychologist at Temple and Expert on Adolescents - Interview - NYTimes.com

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:47:18 -0800

A Conversation With Laurence Steinberg - Developmental Psychologist at Temple and Expert on Adolescents - Interview - NYTimes.com
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Hass posted a tweet

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:46:05 -0800

Ninja Trading: What Is Forex Psychology? (http://cli.gs/rGAn0) http://cli.gs/rGAn0
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The gadget that could make you a better driver. - By Tom Vanderbilt - Slate Magazine

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:53:45 -0800

The gadget that could make you a better driver. - By Tom Vanderbilt - Slate Magazine
"Without consistent feedback, it can be tough for a motorist to answer the question: How good a driver am I? In fact, we tend to be overconfident behind the wheel. A risky driver may go for a long time without a crash out of sheer luck, the same way...
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Brain Games & Brain Training - Lumosity

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:25:59 -0800

Brain Games & Brain Training - Lumosity
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Crianças usam a internet antes de saber ler: elas ainda brincam? - VEJA.com

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:08:11 -0800

Crianças usam a internet antes de saber ler: elas ainda brincam? - VEJA.com
Em pesquisas realizadas com grupos de crianças, Yara percebeu que a capacidade de se relacionar é diferente entre as "internautas" e aquelas que fazem do brincar uma atividade social. "As crianças que não possuem limites para jogar no...
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Self-Determination Theory

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:48:19 -0800

Self-Determination Theory
Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is a theory of motivation. It is concerned with supporting our natural or intrinsic tendencies to behave in effective and healthy ways. SDT has been researched and practiced by a network of researchers around the world.
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The Power of What If...? How "not" to kill creativity.

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:09:38 -0800

The Power of What If...? How "not" to kill creativity.
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Friar Zero posted a tweet

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:49:05 -0800

I'm curious about the psychology of someone who goes to a site called 420chan to discuss philosophy or politics. I mean, seriously?
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Zonkiboy tagged

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:46:20 -0800

Zonkiboy as perception, Communication, mentoring, Coaching, Medicine, psychology
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11 Ways to Influence People Online and Make Them Take Action

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:34:32 -0800

11 Ways to Influence People Online and Make Them Take Action
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Statistics Education Application for the iPhone

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:32:51 -0800

Statistics Education Application for the iPhone
At the Digiday:APPS conference in New York City last August, Teaque Lenahan, an Associate Partner, at Gravitytank presented the...
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Try Doggie Discipline -- on Your Kids!

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:20:00 -0800

Try Doggie Discipline -- on Your Kids!
Cesar Millan, a.k.a. The Dog Whisperer, has developed a new fan base: Frazzled parents!... (...)
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JohnZajaros posted a tweet

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:19:26 -0800

@whitsundays Went thru your album & all I can say is I've the WORST case of wanderlust now! Always have! That's why anthropology-the travel!
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Zen Moments -- My Favorite Liar

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:31:37 -0800

Zen Moments -- My Favorite Liar
'What made Dr. K memorable was a gimmick he employed that began with his introduction at the beginning of his first class: “Now I know some of you have already heard of me, but for the benefit of those who are unfamiliar, let me explain how I...
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Psychology Today -- A Hunger for Certainty

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:30:52 -0800

Psychology Today -- A Hunger for Certainty
'A sense of uncertainty about the future generates a strong threat or 'alert' response in your limbic system. Your brain detects something is wrong, and your ability to focus on other issues diminishes. Your brain doesn't like uncertainty...
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Status: a more accurate way of understanding self-esteem. | Psychology Today

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:56:56 -0800

Status: a more accurate way of understanding self-esteem. | Psychology Today
An increase in status is one of the world's greatest feelings. Dopamine and serotonin levels go up, linked to feeling happier, and cortisol levels go down, a marker of lower stress. Testosterone levels go up too. Testosterone helps people focus,...
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