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Are Facebook Users Narcissistic?

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FACT: Facebook users are not more narcissistic. Facebook users do not suffer more from low self-esteem. A recent study ‘found’ that Facebook users are narcissistic and suffer from low self-esteem. This ‘study’ was distributed virally, and was even featured on prominent websites. However, the study has major flaws. 1. The sample size of 100 people is not statistically [...]

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Visualize Yourself Out of a Slump

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FACT: Over-thinking  and a negative attitude only prolongs a slump. STUDIES SUGGEST you can break out of a slump by simply visualizing success and do not dwell on your past mistakes. CASE STUDY: Atlanta Braves star pitcher John Smoltz was in a slump in the 1991 baseball season. He won just 2 of 11 games. Then he got some [...]

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Sociology Definitions

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Also check out Sociology Glossary 1 Social Structure Interlocking relations (social, political, economic) that facilitate some kinds of collective behavior and impede others.  Structural arrangements are external to and impervious to individual will. 2. Economic A term used to designate collective behaviors involving the production, and distribution and consumption of goods and services. 3. Political [...]

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