Is there prejudice from thin air? Replicating the effect of emotion on automatic intergroup attitudes
Previous studies showed that anger, rather than sadness, created automatic intergroup bias in a minimal group context.
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Previous studies showed that anger, rather than sadness, created automatic intergroup bias in a minimal group context.
This study aims to assess the impact of personality traits on emotional intelligence (EI) and decision-making among medical students in Lebanese Universities and to evaluate the potential mediating role-played...
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Urbanization is steadily increasing worldwide. Previous research indicated a higher incidence of mental health problems in more urban areas, however, very little is known regarding potential mechanisms underly...
Our study examined the use of decision-making styles, as identified by Scott and Bruce (1995) (i.e. differentiating between a rational, intuitive, dependent, avoidant and spontaneous decision-making style), wi...
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Hope or hopefulness enhances coping and improves quality of life in persons with chronic or incurable illnesses. Lack of hope is associated with depression and anxiety, which impact negatively on quality of li...
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