When you think of your dream partner, what qualities do you imagine they have? Smart? Good sense of humor? 10/10 on the hottie scale?! Well, could you pick this ideal trifecta of a human out from a crowd merely by looks? This week, we’re bringing you a Tinder-esque study that we’re both admittedly interested in participating in…
Our personal trait preferences in an ideal mate may change from the initial swipe right to the first IRL date. Is the dating app hottie wearing glasses and holding a book that you just matched with actually intelligent? Funny? Or are they just hot?! Our objective perceptions of people might not be totally accurate enough to equate attractiveness to intelligence or vice versa. Listen in for this study's perception-altering results!
The study we're talking about today is called "Intelligence can be detected but is not found attractive in videos and live interactions" by Julie C. Driebe, Morgan J. Sidari, Michael Dufner, Juliane M. von der Heiden, Paul C. Bürkner, Lars Penke, Brendan P. Zietsch, and Ruben C. Arslan. Want to read more about the study? Check it out here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2021.05.002
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Hey, study buddies! This week, we are thrilled to be joined by study author Olga Stavrova. Olga is here to share her take on this study’s essential findings about loneliness and self-control, what motivated the study’s research and how the topic relates to both her personal life and the world at large. She also discusses an exciting new study that she’s been working on; one that we will be eagerly looking out for! Listen in to get the inside scoop!
The study we’re discussing today is called “Low Self-Control: A Hidden Cause of Loneliness?” by Olga Stravrova, Dongning Ren and Tila Pronk. You can check out the study here: https://doi.org/10.1177/01461672211007228
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Still feeling lonely? Well, we’re back with a Passing Notes episodes, and this week, we’re unpacking last week’s study on loneliness and self-control. We’re sharing some of our own *sad* experiences with feeling lonely and how it connects to our personal views on self-regulation. This study helped us reflect on a new perspective of self-control—especially when it entails an effect on loneliness and ostracization. How does the idea of “self-control” differ among gender? Among different populations? How can we shift the narrative of self-control expectations in order to consider the lives of commonly ostracized groups and individuals? How can this awareness help us all feel less lonely?! HOW?!
This study is called “Low Self-Control: A Hidden Cause of Loneliness?” by Olga Stravrova, Dongning Ren and Tila Pronk. You can check it out here: https://doi.org/10.1177/01461672211007228
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Hey there, study buddies! This week, we’re bringing back the topic of workplace BS and are so excited to be joined by study author Ian McCarthy. Ian shares with us the motivations and insights behind the study, including the importance of sniffing out the BS and uncovering truth, finding out how BS levels differ among workplace environments and cultures, and understanding when BS might actually be helpful. He also shares how this study’s findings impacted his own day-to-day life, and how distinguishing the difference between bullshit and lying can affect the world—especially the workplace— at large. It’s hard not to give in to some BS from time to time, but perhaps we can handle the stench with a little awareness and discernment.
The study we’re talking about today is “This Place is Full of It: Towards an Organizational Bullshit Perception Scale” by Caitlin Ferreira, David Hannah, Ian McCarthy, Leland Pitt and Sarah Lord Ferguson.
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If you’ve been around the past year and a half (which, if not, where have you been?!), you’ve probably felt the effects of the pandemic’s mandated social distancing and self-isolation. We know we sure have; we’ve been feelin’ pretty darn lonely. Loneliness has basically become its own epidemic as we’ve sheltered ourselves apart from physical interactions and connections. But can some instances of loneliness be caused by our own degree of self-regulation? On this episode of Study Buddies, we’re talking all about loneliness and self-control. What causes us to feel lonely? How does self-control (or lack thereof) influence feelings of loneliness? Is Akon’s song “Lonely” more relevant now than it was in 2004?! Join us as we delve into this incredibly humbling study!
The study we've brought in today is called “Low Self-Control: A Hidden Cause of Loneliness?” by Olga Stravrova, Dongning Ren and Tila Pronk. Want to read more about it? You can check it out here: https://doi.org/10.1177/01461672211007228
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Welcome back, study buddies! Last week, we shined a light on the deceptions of conspiracy theories and the essential role that critical thinking skills plays in distinguishing truth from myth. On this Passing Notes episode, we’re continuing our discussion on conspiracy theories and critical thinking, sharing our own experiences and confrontations with conspiracies, and how dangerous they can be in a world often teeming with misinformation. What effect does this misinformation have on us? How do we discern between our own personal or collective beliefs and conspiracy? Do we actually love AP English and the critical thinking skills it taught us?! Tune in to find out!
The study we’re talking about today is “Maybe a free thinker but not a critical one: High conspiracy belief is associated with low critical thinking ability” by Anthony Lantian, Virginie Bagneux, Sylvain Delouvée, Nicolas Gauvrit. You can check out the study here: https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.3790
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Oh, conspiracy theories—the source of some truly harmful misinformation infiltrating the minds of many in our society. From Pizzagate to “hollow/flat Earth,’’ Bigfoot’s existence to the Moon being made of cheese (yes, a rather immature yet well-known childhood conspiracy, right?), the prevalence of these deceptions and those who believe them seems to be ever-growing. This week, we’re unpacking the science behind conspiracy theories and their relation to, or lack thereof, critical thinking. How do scientists define conspiracy theories? Why are humans so easily roped into following and believing such seemingly absurd theories?! This episode is surely bound to debunk some conspiracies about conspiracy theories.
The study we’re talking about today is “Maybe a free thinker but not a critical one: High conspiracy belief is associated with low critical thinking ability” by Anthony Lantian, Virginie Bagneux, Sylvain Delouvée, Nicolas Gauvrit. You can check out the study here: https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.3790
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This week’s Passing Notes episode is all about BS; workplace BS, that is. We’re getting down to the "smelly" nitty gritty of the super relevant study we brought to you last week, sharing our own workplace BS experiences, examining our own reactions and responses to the BS, and exploring the deeper issues (a.k.a. MacroRoni & Cheese) that BS brings to workplace environments and beyond.
The study we’re talking about today is “This Place is Full of It: Towards an Organizational Bullshit Perception Scale” by Caitlin Ferreira, David Hannah, Ian McCarthy, Leland Pitt and Sarah Lord Ferguson. You can check out the study here: https://doi.org/10.1177/0033294120978162
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There’s plenty of BS going on in the world around us, but today, study buddies, we’re talking about a very specific, especially irritating kind of stench. What’s that smell over by the office water cooler?! *Sniff sniff*… smells like some workplace b*llsh*t! How is BS in the workplace defined? What’s the difference between BS and lying? How do we respond to such workplace nonsense?! Tune in as we discuss a topic that may hit all too close to home (or work).
The study we’re talking about today is “This Place is Full of It: Towards an Organizational Bullshit Perception Scale” by Caitlin Ferreira, David Hannah, Ian McCarthy, Leland Pitt and Sarah Lord Ferguson. You can check out the study here: https://doi.org/10.1177/0033294120978162
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Welcome back, study buddies! This week, we’re so excited to be joined by study author Eshin Jolly as he shares his own perspective as to what makes gossip such a hot topic of interest. How does gossip as communication help us learn about other people and the world around us? Tune in to find out just how complex gossip is as a form of human interaction.
The study we’re talking about today is “Gossip drives vicarious learning and facilitates social connection” by Eshin Jolly and Luke J. Chang. You can check out the study here:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.03.090
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On this week’s Passing Notes episodes, we’re literally passing notes…gossiping about gossip! Do we actually benefit from gossiping? Why do we enjoy it so much? What purpose does it serve in our social relationships— besides entertaining us via reality t.v.? We’re sharing some of our own personal experiences and opinions about gossip, distinguishing between “positive” vs. “negative” gossip, and discussing what gossip truly means for and teaches us, both individually and collectively.
The study we brought to you last week and are continuing to talk about today is called, “Gossip drives vicarious learning and facilitates social connection” by Eshin Jolly and Luke J. Chang. You can check out the study here:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.03.090
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Did you hear about Stacey’s mom? We heard she’s got it goin’ on…let’s dish. This week, we’re talking all about gossip! Why do we do it? Do we just find amusement in chatting about other peoples’ lives, or is there actually some scientific purpose and benefit behind our temptation to spill the tea? Does talking about Stacey’s mom even count as gossip?! Join us as we dive into the beloved topic of middle school drama and our favorite reality t.v. shows; we’re unpacking the juiciest insights about gossip!
The study we’re discussing today is called, “Gossip drives vicarious learning and facilitates social connection” by Eshin Jolly and Luke J. Chang. You can check out the study here:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.03.090
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They’re ba-ack! It’s season 2, y’all! Taylor and Paola are back with a fresh, new lesson plan full of science and psychology studies. From gossip to loneliness, conspiracies to competitive flirting, and some special bonus content— this season is bound to rattle your thinking caps. So get ready; Study Buddies will be back in session on October 5th. See you then!
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Thank you Study Buddies for your support and a wonderful first season! This week we will bring our first season to a close - but we will be back in July 2021 for more learning and laughter. Feel free to send along any topic or study ideas you'd like us to incorporate into the show in our second season. Until then - Happy Studying!
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This week, we are getting to the hard hitting truths- it's a Passing Notes episode! We're tackling the study we hit on last week, talking all about incels, bikini pics, unmarraigable men, emotional intimacy, modern feminism, and good old masturbation. It's what some may call a pleasure chest of an episode! Plus, there's a bunch of sex puns- and who doesn't love a sex pun?
The study that we chat about today is called, "Explaining the Decline in Young Adult Sexual Activity in the United States" by Lei Lei and Scott J. South. You can find the study here: https://doi.org/10.1111/jomf.12723
*Apologies on the funky sound bits this week- if you hear some echoing, please forgive us!*
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Young adults in the United States have been doing a lot these past few years... but not each other. This study looks to understand what might be behind the surprising recent decline in sexual activity among young adults. Join Paola and Taylor as they get busy exploring potential causes including alcohol use, technology use, living circumstances, instability, and psychological distress. Does the non-committal dating scene that plagues millennials play a role in this trend? Turn on today's episode to learn why young adults aren't getting turned-on by each other!
The study that we chat about today is called, "Explaining the Decline in Young Adult Sexual Activity in the United States" by Lei Lei and Scott J. South. You can find the study here: https://doi.org/10.1111/jomf.12723
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Drill in some new knowledge with this week's passing notes - How do you combat a problem that requires a collective response, when the collective don't all agree that the problem exists? Taylor and Paola talk about some of the variables that affect both belief and action in regards to the climate change crisis, from big oil and the economy, to lifestyles, politics and education. We'll draw some parallels to the misinformation and lobbying strategies utilized by the the non-renewable energy industry, and the historical playbooks from the big-pharma and tobacco industries. Catch this episode to explore how the whole world really is in our hands.
The study that we chat about today is called, "Children can foster climate change concern among their parents" by Danielle F. Lawson, Kathryn T. Stevenson, M. Nils Peterson, Sarah J. Carrier, Renee L. Strnad and Erin Seekamp. You can find the study here: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-019-0463-3
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Do you feel deep existential fear about climate change? Do you wonder what will make people believe the science? Well this week we bring you a study that you may soon become obsessed with, just like Paola is. We are talking about whether the children will save our future! Join us as we dive into a study about kiddos, climate change, intergenerational learning, and best of all, adults growing more concerned about climate change. This study won't solve the climate crisis, but it's certainly a step towards an exciting and hopeful future!
The study that we chat about today is called, "Children can foster climate change concern among their parents" by Danielle F. Lawson, Kathryn T. Stevenson, M. Nils Peterson, Sarah J. Carrier, Renee L. Strnad and Erin Seekamp. You can find the study here: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-019-0463-3
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