Washington, DC - Some research shows facts are better received when presented on their own. Other studies show facts are more accepted when interwoven with stories; stories can help bridge emotional connections.
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Aug19
Aug 19, 2019
Facts and Stories: Great Stories Undermine Strong Facts
Aug7
Aug 07, 2019
American Liberals & Conservatives Have Different Views on Equity, Share Value of “Protestant Work Ethic”
American liberals and conservatives have different views on equity, according to a new study focusing on Moral Foundations Theory, but are not that different from each other when it comes to the “Protestant work ethic.”
Character and Context Blog
Aug20
Aug 20, 2019
If You Were Conceived from Donated Sperm or Eggs, Would You Want to Contact Your Parent?
by Elizabeth B. Lozano
Finding out that you were conceived from donated sperm or eggs can be quite a shock. How people react depends on their approach to relationships.Aug19
Aug 19, 2019
Unwittingly Creating Rejection: The Perils of Seeking Support for People with Low Self-Esteem
by Brian P. Don
People with low self-esteem tend to fear social rejection. Recent research suggests this fear of rejection leads them to seek social support in ways that ironically create the very rejection they fear.
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