When you look at two objects close to you such as two leaves, it's easy to tell them apart but when they are farther away from you, they become difficult to distinguish. The two objects become ...

We hear a great deal about self-esteem. But what is self-esteem, really? Self-esteem is our opinion of ourselves, based on others' perceptions. So, how is it that we all, or at least many of us, have ...

Bias beware. Cognitive biases can significantly contribute to false self-perceptions by distorting the way individuals interpret and remember information about themselves. One key bias type is ...

What if I told you that the way others see you directly influences whether they want to hire you? Would you believe me? What if you learned that you come across as gruff or difficult to people you're ...

At the end of a bad day, how do you feel about yourself? The answer could indicate not only how your self-perception formed, but also how it renews, according to experimental results. At the end of a ...

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CORVALLIS, Ore. — As adults age, it’s common to start thinking about how getting older affects their energy, physical health and cognitive well-being. But dwelling on negative aspects of aging can ...

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Consistent with research conducted by George Spindler 60 years ago, teachers continue to perceive groups of students, typically students that differ from the teacher, as less capable of accomplishing ...

Eyes are said to be the mirror of the soul. Eyes and gaze direction guide attention, evoke emotions and activate the brain's social perception mechanisms. Researchers at Tampere University and the ...