Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin

Nostalgia Increases Optimism

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Can’t help but smile and think of high school when “Smells Like Teen Spirit” comes on the radio, despite the fact that it’s not really a smiling kinda song? According to psychologists, there’s a reason for that: not only does nostalgia combat loneliness and provide comfort, but it actually increases … Read More

People Are Attracted to Non-Conformity

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Problem You’d like to be attractive to women. Solution You need to be a little different than other guys. Obscure taste in movies, odd hobbies, willingness to dress differently—according to a study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, women like non-conformist men. And for the record, men like … Read More

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