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Analyzing past failures may boost future performance by reducing stress

April 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Duke, Rutgers & University of Pennsylvania researchers show for first time how writing about past failures helps boost future performance: Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]

Color of judo uniform has no effect on winning

March 1, 2018 // 3 Comments

Psychology: judo uniform color winning bias

Study finds significant win bias for first called judo athlete, regardless of the color of their outfit: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Motivational music increases risk-taking but does not improve sports performance

February 7, 2018 // 3 Comments

The effect was more noticeable among men and participants who selected their own playlist: Frontiers in Psychology [...]

Empowered employees are more proactive — even when they don’t trust their leader

November 3, 2017 // 0 Comments

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New research in Frontiers in Psychology provides practical tips for promoting proactivity in the workplace [...]

Cycling while studying improves sleep quality

May 9, 2017 // 1 Comment

Researchers at Clemson University, South Carolina, have found that students who pedaled a stationary bike while studying had more consistent sleep quality and similar academic performance compared with students who studied at a traditional desk.

New research in Frontiers in Neuroscience suggests that cycling while studying may improve sleep quality. [...]

Women in the police face identity conflict

March 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Being part of a minority social group in a male-dominated workplace can make women feel undervalued, and reduce work performance and well-being. [...]