Recommendation 1 from ‘The Spring’
Article Name:‘Psyblog’s 10 most popular Psychological insights from 2012’
By: Editorial
How the great mind works. The dark side of creativity and how to be a great leader: these and more
Summary:
The author presents review of the psychological insights that have proved to be the most popular ones. The first of them being how the mind works. The insights where included the fact that suppressing your thoughts is counter-productive. The list further ranges from the dark side of creativity, why do people yawn, memory enhanced by a simple break after reading and finally what helps in making habits and breaking habits. An interesting read
Learn Words from the article:
1: Insight: the true nature of a thing
2: Intuitive: perceiving by intuition
3: Competence: adequacy
Recommendation 2 from ‘Psychological Science’
Article Name:‘Wealth and the 47 percent: An ancient debate’
By: ‘Wray Herbert’
This core idea shapes policy positions on Social Security, government health care programs, student loans, veterans’ benefits, and more. But it basically comes down to what’s called redistribution
Summary:
The article is based on the divide, the central political and the philosophical issue, that was witnessed during the election campaigns in US. The biggest issue that was encountered was whether the taxes should be cut haves to help the have-nots or whether to let only the fittest thrive the Darwinian style. According to the article, the Republicans think redistribution is a handout for the feckless 47 percent while the Democrats view it as a humane value.
Learn Words from the article:
1: Humane: tenderness, compassion
2: Ablest: having necessary skills
3: Provocative: irritating
Recommendation 3 from ‘Boston Globe’
Article Name:‘Think yourself full’
By: Kevin Lewis
And other surprising insights from the social sciences
Summary:
The article in all consists of three sections. The first of them concentrating on moral values. Moral values are the standards of good and evil, which govern an individual’s behavior and choices. According to the article, people tend to be moral towards one direction – good versus bad. The next being on job advice and how to get the best out of your workforce. The next being America’s hidden achievers and the last one focusing on the smoking-tax gene.
Learn Words from the article:
1: Reciprocity: mutual exchange
2: Sanctity: a sacred thing
3: Rhetoric: undue use of display
