These seven questions can predict how wise you are
UCSD researchers developed a concise scale consisting of seven items that can accurately determine an individual's level of wisdom.
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JJ Shavit
- Apr 25
If it pays to be a jerk, why doesn’t everyone do it?
Many of the same personality traits that are associated with success in chimpanzees are also associated with success in humans.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 30
These seven questions can define how wise you are
Researchers at UCSD report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 10, 2022
Research reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
Dogs are unique from other mammals in their reciprocated bond with humans which can be demonstrated though mutual gaze.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 30, 2022
Seven insightful questions can determine how wise you are
Researchers have found that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 23, 2022
Integrity can be good for your health, Harvard researchers find
Harvard research study links ‘strong moral character’ with reduced risk for depression, anxiety, and cardiovascular disease.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 11, 2022
World's most boring jobs and people discovered by researchers. Is it you?
The peer-reviewed study into the science of boredom has uncovered the jobs, characteristics, and hobbies that are considered a snoozer.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 6, 2022
Silencing your smartphone may actually be more distracting not less
Turning smartphones off, or setting them to silent to ease distractions or avoid addictive internet behaviors may backfire on some people.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 8, 2022
World's most boring person discovered by researchers
The study into the science of boredom has uncovered the jobs, characteristics, and hobbies that are considered a stereotypical snooze.
JJ Shavit
- May 8, 2022
The world's most boring person discovered by researchers
The most boring person in the world has been discovered and it is a religious data entry worker who likes watching TV and lives in a town.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 20, 2021
Use your team’s emotions to boost creativity
If you’re putting together a team for a project, you might be inclined to pick people with cheerful, optimistic dispositions but maybe not.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 22, 2021
Your personality traits point to whether you are a Morning or Evening person
The relationship between personality, genes and chronotype (sleep patterns) has been studied by researchers at the University of Warwick
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