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Religious Bigotry: Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Prejudice on the Rise

May 23, 2013 by Gina Putt Leave a Comment

Bigotry againt Mulim is on the rise. Image by Adam Jones, PhD--Global Photo Archive

Prejudice is as old as civilization, but what social factors are spurring the current rise in bigotry against Jews and Muslims, even in elected governments?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Sociology Tagged With: anti-semitism, bigotry, contact hypothesis, Muslim, prejudice, US State Department

Understanding Embodied Simulation: Creating Meaning out of Language

May 17, 2013 by Lesley Lanir Leave a Comment

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What is embodied simulation? A new cognitive theory explains how we apply meaning to everything around us in our minds from our own experiences.

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Filed Under: Cognitive Science

Charles Ramsey: Heroic Action in the Common Man?

May 10, 2013 by Gina Putt 1 Comment

Firemen, police, military members, and others risk their lives to save others every day. Image by Brett Gustafson

What happens when an ‘everyman’ like Charles Ramsey is faced with a life or death decision? Heroes in everyday life defy the ‘bystander effect’ – but why?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Social Science, Sociology Tagged With: bystander effect, Charles Ramsey, conformity, hero, heroism, HIP, obedience, Phillip Zimbardo

Teens and Materialism: What’s Behind the Trend?

May 5, 2013 by Gina Putt Leave a Comment

Students are becoming more materialistic. Image by Samuel Mann.

If you think teens today are more materialistic, it’s not just you. A new study shows high schoolers not only want more, they want to do less to earn it.

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Filed Under: Applied Science, Headlines, Sociology Tagged With: advertising, entitlement, global warming, materialism, population, senior, social change, teen, work ethic

Green Space Boosts Well-Being in City Dwellers

April 23, 2013 by Gina Putt Leave a Comment

The poorest benefit the most from natural areas. Image by banooota_qtr

Research shows that if you live in a city, you may be missing out on a higher sense of well-being if you don’t have any green spaces around.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Sociology Tagged With: green space, mental health, well-being

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