Does Where You Live Influence Your Personality Type?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Does Where You Live Influence Your Personality Type? Could the geographic area you live in have an impact on your personality type? According to one survey, people who live in certain regions of the United States tend to rate high on certain dimensions of personality. In this week's newsletter, discover which states rank highest on certain traits.   Kendra Cherry Psychology Expert Does Where You Live Influence Your Personality Type? Could where you live influence your personality? One survey suggests that people who live in certain areas rate higher on specific characteristics. READ NOW Share Want a Better Memory? Try Taking a Power Nap Are you looking for a quick way to boost your memory? New research shows that even a brief power nap can help with memory retention. READ NOW Share What Is the Purpose of Our Emotions? Emotions serve a wide range of purposes, from alerting us to danger to helping us build social connections. Discover what function emotions serve. READ NOW Share 4 Things You Can Do to Make Better Decisions You make thousands of different decisions each and every day. Here are a few psychological tips to make sure that you are making the right ones. READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Where Are the Greatest Earthquake Threats in the World? • California Earthquake Maps That Can Save Your Life • Fast Links for Real-Time Info on Current Earthquakes • Do You Know Which Elements Are Named After Places? • Ground-Shattering Facts About Earthquakes • Earthquakes - The Basics in a Nutshell • 8 Great Reasons to Do an Overnight College Visit • List of Elements in the Lanthanide Group Advertisement About Education   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Psychology newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved

4 Ways to Make Smarter Decisions

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us 4 Ways to Make Smarter Decisions Did you know that giving yourself just a few extra moments to consider a decision can actually lead to more accurate choices? In this week's newsletter, let's take a closer look at some of the key things you can do to make better decisions.   Kendra Cherry Psychology Expert 4 Things You Can Do to Make Better Decisions You make thousands of different decisions each and every day. Here are a few psychological tips to make sure that you are making the right ones. READ NOW Share Want a Better Memory? Try Taking a Power Nap Are you looking for a quick way to boost your memory? New research shows that even a brief power nap can help with memory retention. READ NOW Share When Do Your Mental Powers Peak? At what age are your mental powers strongest? New research suggests that mental abilities peak at different times, some later than you might think. READ NOW Share What Is the Purpose of Our Emotions? Emotions serve a wide range of purposes, from alerting us to danger to helping us build social connections. Discover what function emotions serve. READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • How to deal with False Friends Part 1/2 • Top Five Admirals of World War II • Erikson's Psychosocial Stages Summary Chart • How Sarin Gas Works • 10 Everyday Objects That Harbor Germs • Newts and Salamanders: Long-Tailed, Slender-Bodied Amphibians • Maps displaying locations and conditions favorible for wildfire. • What to Read in April: Literary Birthdays Guide the Way! Advertisement About Education   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Psychology newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved