Psychology Around the Net: October 27, 2018

This picture has nothing to do with this week’s Psychology Around the Net. I just love fall! What does have to do with this week’s post is “priming” and how it can help women stop shying away from competition, a first-of-its-kind survey that lets mental health consumers tell scientists what they want them to study, overdose prevention kits popping up on college campuses, and more. Closing the Gender Gap in Competitiveness With a Psychological Trick: Often, women tend to shy away from competition more than men do, and this could be a reason many women are still at a disadvantage when it comes to career-related matters (e.g. pay, promotions, etc.). Studies suggest that “priming” — a psychological technique that places people in certain situations and can change their decision-making behavior — could lead to situations in which men and women are more similar in their competitive behavior. Make Wellness a Way of Life With These 8 Daily Habits: These everyday activities — which can soon turn into habits — are sure to help both your physical and mental wellness. This Marketer Reveals 10 Psychology Truths That Brands Use to Influence Your Buying Decisions: Jake McKenzie, CEO of Intermark Group, the largest psychology-driven marketing firm in the country, explains the most popular (and effective) ways marketers use your own psychological habits to get you to buy their stuff (and if you’re thinking “These kinds of...
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