Tuesday, October 22, 2013

About Psychology: IQ or EQ? Which One Is More Important?

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IQ can play a role in life success, but in recent years several experts have heralded the important of emotional intelligence (also known as EQ). In this week's newsletter, we'll take a closer look at whether EQ matters more than IQ.

 


IQ or EQ: Which One Is More Important?
While researchers have found that IQ can play an important role in how successful people are in various areas of their lives, they've also demonstrated that IQ alone is far from enough to guarantee high achievement or life success. Some experts suggest that emotional intelligence can play an equal if not even more important role in life... Read more
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Are People With High IQ More Successful?
People with high IQ's also tend to be more successful, right? Research suggests that IQ can help, but it isn't the only factor that determines success... Read more
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What Exactly Is a High IQ?
You hear a lot of talk about high IQ, but you might find yourself wondering - what exactly is a high IQ anyways?... Read more
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What Is Considered a Low IQ?
IQ scores are a hot topic in psychology, and a controversial one. What IQ score is considered low and what exactly does it mean to have a low IQ?... Read more
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

About Psychology: How Can You Overcome the Bystander Effect?

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A friend of mine recently witnessed an accident, but found himself unsure of what to do or how to intervene. Since there were other people around, my friend assumed that someone else would help Fortunately, someone with emergency training was also on the scene and was able to lend a hand, but my friend has been berating himself for not getting involved. Have you ever found yourself in this type of situation? In this week's newsletter, learn more about the bystander effect and a few things that you can do to overcome it.

 


What Exactly Is the Bystander Effect?
What would you do if you saw someone in trouble? Would you rush in to help, or would you assume that someone else would likely come to the person's aid? While we like to think that we would leap to action, research has found that people are less likely to take action in these instances when there are a lot of other people present... Learn more

What Can We Do to Prevent the Bystander Effect?
Psychologists have found a number of different things that can help or hinder prosocial behaviors. Witnessing other people being helpful and having the skills necessary to offer assistance are just two factors that can help inspire people to take action when needed... Learn more
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Heroism is a universally valued trait, but it is often thought of as rare and inborn. What makes a person a hero? Researchers strive to define and understand the psychology of heroes. ... Learn more
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Can We Teach People How to Become Heroes?
Fortunately, there are some things that we can do not only to prevent ourselves from falling into this trap of inaction, but also to help mobilize others if we are the ones in need of help. The Heroic Imagination Project is one organization that tries to educate young people in order to help them overcome the bystander effect and become heroes... Learn more
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Friday, October 11, 2013

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