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Does Your Makeup Reveal Your Personality? Insights from Science

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Does Your Makeup Reveal Your Personality? Insights from Science

Does Your Makeup Reveal Your Personality? Insights from Science Your makeup choices might say more about you than you think. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen mindful self-expression reduce social anxiety by 15%, per a 2020 Journal of Social Psychology study (Lee et al., 2020). Drawing on a 2023 Archives of … Read more

Why People Cancel Plans Last Minute: The Psychology of Social Zapping

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Why People Cancel Plans Last Minute: The Psychology of Social Zapping

Why People Cancel Plans Last Minute: The Psychology of Social Zapping Repeatedly canceling plans last minute, or “social zapping,” can reveal deeper psychological traits, per a 2021 study in Personality and Individual Differences (web:0). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen understanding this behavior reduce frustration and foster empathy. Let’s explore why … Read more