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This Is Why Longstanding Rituals Block Diversity and Inclusion Goals

Young woman with face painted cheering at event with audience behind her

Alterations to rituals and traditions trigger moral outrage.

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Four Guilty Pleasures That Might Just Save Your Sanity During Isolation

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Research suggests ways to feel more socially connected even when no one's around.

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The Psychology of Ritualized Suffering

By Dimitris Xygalatas

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Psychology News Round-Up (March 21st)

By Dave Nussbaum

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How We Form Habits and Change Existing Ones

Much of our daily lives are taken up by habits that we've formed over our lifetime. An important characteristic of a habit is that it's automatic-- we don't always recognize habits in our own behavior. Studies show that about 40 percent of people's daily activities are performed each day in almost the same situations. Habits emerge through associative learning. "We find patterns of behavior that allow us to reach goals.

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