Susan Pinker is a psychologist and author of The Sexual Paradox: Extreme Men, Gifted Women and the Real Gender Gap. Her blog on the science of human relationships can be found at www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-open-mind.
Why it pays to have a Nervous Nelly on your staff
The more secure a person feels, the less likely he or she is to detect wrongdoing, a new study suggests
Assessing others: Getting beyond your gut feeling
First impressions and snap decisions can lead to trouble in the workplace. A new book offers tips on how to assess others systematically
For a happier workplace, get beyond the small talk
Deeper, more meaningful conversations help foster a sense of belonging and connection
When to apologize, and when to admit it’s too late
If there’s any uncertainty about what your intentions were when something bad happens, it’s worth it to say you’re sorry, new research shows
Can’t stand putting your money at risk? Blame DNA
A huge study of twins finds that people’s attitudes and behaviour around money influenced by information in our genetic code
Working long hours? Better buy a defibrillator
No matter how healthy a person is, simply putting in an extra hour after an eight-hour day increases the risk of heart attack by 20 per cent, research shows
How exhaustion affects our moral compass
Increased, complicated work demands can wear down our ability to resist temptation, new research shows
Team work, gender and the power of bonding
When women are in groups they focus on forging one-to-one relationships. In contrast, men get more satisfaction from their identity as a group member
Tell a lie or speak the truth? For some, it’s a no-brainer
Deciding whether to be dishonest or truthful can be a lot of work for the brain, new research finds
