behaviour
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2016's top 100 journal articles
The brain adapts to dishonesty [2016’s top 100 journal articles]
A new study finds evidence for a gradual escalation of self-serving dishonesty and reveals the neural mechanism supporting it.
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Analysis & counterpoints
Just how rational is our thinking? Time for a reality check… [Thinking is hard series]
The way our brains have evolved to deal with problems that humans face means that in reality we have a…
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Brain power
Insights into the behaviour of narcissists
Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman draws on a range of research to provide key insights into the behaviour of narcissists.
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ABCs of KM
Predictive behaviour models in the research of technology acceptance [Personality & TKMS series]
Three common models are the theory of reasoned action, theory of planned behavior, and technology acceptance model (TAM).
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Brain power
How games shine a light on human behavior
The space game EVE Online provides insights into how much we can learn from games, even when they are used…
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Brain power
Cultural dimensions and factors: use and misuse
National cultural dimensions theories and factors are very useful in assisting effective cross-cultural communication and related understanding, but beware the…
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Brain power
Critical Eye: An example of hype in science publishing and reporting
A paper published in a respected journal illustrates the hyping of language used in science and the low quality of…
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Systems & complexity
Are extroverts or introverts more likely to collaborate?
Are extroverts or introverts more cooperative, and what does this mean for encouraging collaborative behaviors in the workplace?
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Brain power
The practice of “embodied intelligence”
An intriguing paper by Daniel Ludevig makes the bold claim that embodied knowledge can “unlock innovation, creativity and intelligence in…
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Systems & complexity
Toxic Workers Working Paper
A Harvard Business School study identifies the characteristics and circumstances that lead workers to engage in toxic behavior, and explores…