May 10, 2018

This Or That: How Useful Are Dichotomies Really?

May 10, 2018/ John

Last week I posted an article about prevention vs promotion thinking, and how most people will largely fall into one category or the other, which you can read here. A lot of people really resonate with this kind of thinking, because it makes everything simple. The simpler things are the better we like to feel we understand things, especially when it comes to human motivation and behavior. But is this kind of dichotomous thinking always a good thing?

May 03, 2018

Which One Are You? Promotion and Prevention Focus

May 03, 2018/ John

If you ask most people, they'll tell you there are two types of people on this earth: one with x quality and one with y quality. There are people who love cats and people who love dogs, people who are masculine and people who are feminine, and people who drink coffee every morning and

"whatever political affiliation you align yourself with, would you want to be likened to the absolute most extreme person in your party?" In a 180 from last week, this week's Brain Food is about dichotomous thinking! Let me know what you th

"When situations are very clearly one way or the other, we'll become motivated in that way despite our dominant orientation."
Check out this weeks Brain Food about Prevention and Promotion focus! Which type are you? The link is in the bio :

"When someone thinks they own something, whether or not they actually do, they place a substantially higher value on it than others will."
Are you rational? Check out my latest Brain Food about Irrationality and Behavioral Economics! The li

"When we're made aware of the culture we live in, we're more easily convinced by things that uphold that culture." It's been a while but it's good to be back! Check out my newest Brain Food article on Persuasion and how to be more persuasiv

"When we're obsessed with something, that thing cannot interact with any other aspect of our life harmoniously." Are you passionate about something? Check out this week's Brain Food where I discuss passion, obsession, and the difference bet

"The encouragement and energy from those around you make you feel supported and determined to meet their expectations"
Does the home field advantage really exist? Find out in this week's Brain Food at Brainfoodblog.com
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"One of the biggest fears we have in our country is the possibility that we too could be capable of such a heinous act of violence." In the wake of the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, we search for answers. Hopefully this Brain Food post can s

"At the center of it all, the internet is first and foremost an expedited and efficient means of communication."
Have you ever wondered how regular internet use affects a child's brain development? Then check out this weeks post about delay

"The state of mind we're in has an exceedingly important role in the development and recollection of our memories." Should you take all your exams drunk? Read this week's Brain Food post about state-dependent retrieval to find out! Check it

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