Andrea Ramirez

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The power of negotiation: Understanding how to play the game

When was the last time you won an argument over deciding where to eat out or what film to watch?…

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Why it is important for managers to understand social psychology for good leadership decisions

Management in workplaces and institutions are trusted to make sound decisions and take on leadership roles with the best interest…

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Why do you still think of your ex? ‘Classical Conditioning’ helps you to explain it

Have you ever caught a whiff of an ex’s perfume and been reminded of them? Perhaps such a memory can…

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Majority rule: Taking a deeper look at how the media influences our decision making process

It’s easy to simply go through life acting on our decisions without taking a second glance at the reasoning behind…

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How the Wright Brothers paved the way to a world of flights

Catching a flight now is easy and pretty much available wherever, something that wasn’t possible over a century ago, until…

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Dissecting the bystander effect: make sure you reach out to help

Out of all the times you have ever witnessed a stranger fainting in the street full of people, how many…

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Why do people tend to follow the crowd?

It’s not an unheard of phenomenon that people follow social tendencies, trends, and crowds. So why is it that people…

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Code switching: does it involve switching your identity?

Similar to the way a person who is normally very outspoken and outgoing might try to dull themselves on a…

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The (harsh) truth about dating apps

Dating apps promise users to deliver a supply of compatible singles in your area. The truth is that dating apps…

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The basics of learning a language

What are the reasons for learning a new language? Perhaps you were offered an opportunity to study or work abroad,…

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Stay connected to your phone… and your blood sugar level

RIIING! You get a notification from your mobile phone. Is it a text message? Or perhaps Twitter announcing you have…

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Don’t trust every mental health mobile application

In recent years, it’s become vital more than ever to be educated about mental health issues. As a result, mental…

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