Why are Americans' vocabulary skills stagnating?
A recent study shows that despite more Americans going to college, their vocabulary skills have not increased since the 1970s.
A bit of procrastination boosts creativity
Procrastination can actually enhance creativity at work, as it gives people more time to generate novel ideas.
Long-term study: grade skipping has no negative psychological effects
A new study examines the long-term effects of grade skipping, and finds only good things – despite what many educators still believe.
Effects of CBT therapy for hypochondriacs last 10 years or more
Just a few sessions of CBT therapy for hypochondriacs had a lasting effect 10 years later.
Why having too many friends makes people less likely to friend you
Most people don’t realize that having too many friends is an obstacle to social networking, as people will assume you’re less able to fulfill the obligations that friendship implies.
