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Perils of Rewards in Motivation

Extrinsic motivators, such as rewards, have long been used as a way to motivate people to perform certain tasks or … More

extrinsic motivator, motivation, Psychology, reward

What are the Most Common MBTI Types Found among Successful Entrepreneurs?

The MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) is a psychological test that is used to assess an individual’s personality. It is based … More

mbti, personality traits

Kin Selection and Collaboration in Teams

One lesser known fact in biology that can be applied to insightful lessons in business management is the concept of … More

Biology, kin selection, team work

Neuromodulators and Their Connection to Altruism

Neuroscience is a rapidly growing field that is providing new insights into the workings of the human brain. In recent … More

altruism, dopamine, giving, Neuroscience, oxytocin

Neuroplasticity and Growth Mindset

A fascinating study in cognitive science that has interesting implications for the concept of “growth mindset” is a 2012 study … More

education, growth mindset, neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, Psychology

Gender Differences in Hormone Levels of Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, and Noradrenaline

Research has shown that there are gender differences in hormone levels, including differences in levels of dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and … More

dopamine, hormones, Neuroscience, noradrenaline, norepinephrine, oxytocin, serotonin

What is a Dopamine Crash?

A dopamine crash, also known as a dopamine hangover, is a temporary decrease in dopamine levels below baseline, which can … More

dopamine, mental health, Neuroscience

Acetylcholine, Adrenaline, and Memory Formations

Acetylcholine, adrenaline, and memory formation are all interconnected in complex ways. Acetylcholine and adrenaline are neurotransmitters, chemicals that are released … More

acetylcholine, adrenaline, epinephrine, memory, Neuroscience

Visual Cortex and its Plasticity

The visual cortex is a region of the brain that is responsible for processing visual information from the eyes. It … More

neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, visual cortext

Asch Conformity Experiment and its Implications to Organizational Behaviors

The Asch conformity experiment, conducted by psychologist Solomon Asch in the 1950s, is a classic study in the field of … More

leadership, organizational behavior, Psychology

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