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Jason Fried: Why Work Doesn’t Happen at Work (Video)

In this thought-provoking talk, Jason Fried posits that the office is actually one of the worst places to get meaningful work done on a regular basis. He identifies some of the major problems found in a typical work setting and proposes a few cash-saving solutions to help improve work efficiency.

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Daphne Bavelier: Your Brain on Video Games (Video)

The media often portrays the negative effects of video games, however brain scientist Daphne Bavelier argues that action video games (for example Call of Duty – Black Ops) can have a significant and long lasting positive impact on our cognition. In her talk she shares research data that supports the remarkable viewpoint that, in moderate doses, action video games can dramatically improve brain plasticity, vision, attention and learning.

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Dan Gilbert: Why Are We Happy? Why Aren’t We Happy? (Video)

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In this video Dan Gilbert talks about our psychological immune system and posits the idea that we can be happy even when we do not get the things we want. How can we be happy when our desires are not being filled? “Because happiness can be synthesized” Gilbert claims.

 

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Top Psychology Schools in the USA – Infographic

top psychology schools USAThe consistent growth of the field of psychology has resulted in the initiation of a number of degree programs. Accredited degrees are offered by the best psychology schools in the United States, which are famous for their top quality education and proficient faculty. Some of the top schools which have been paving the way for psychology to become a key part of the curriculum of tertiary level institutions are Stanford University, the University of California, the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University and the University of Michigan. Continue reading

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