Facts About Aging
The overall difference in life expectancy at birth in the United States is about 7 years (i.e.72 for men vs. 79 for women); and at every age women, on average, can expect to live longer ... Read more... »
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Archive for April, 2006
Frequently Asked Questions about Aging
Q. Is it true that people's mental abilities inevitably decline as they get older?
A. For many years, researchers believed that mental functioning declined with age, slowly at first, then more rapidly in old age as ... Read more... »
Facts About Sexual Orientation
In a national random survey on the prevalence of same-sex sexual behavior in the United States, 10% of adult men and 9% of adult women report at least one of the following: (a) currently attracted ... Read more... »
All About Sexual Orientation
Few areas of psychology have been as controversial as the study of sexual orientation. What percentage of people are gay, and what is the most appropriate criterion for terming someone gay? Why are some men ... Read more... »
All About Shyness
Shyness is one of the most common social problems afflicting millions of people from children to the elderly, yet most shy people feel that they are uniquely shy. The shy child and the shy adult ... Read more... »
Tongue-Tied by Compliments
Nothing oils the machinery of social interaction quite as nicely as do compliments. They signify that others are recognizing something special about you and making the effort to let you know they care enough to ... Read more... »
Facts About Shyness
Many people don't know the basics about shyness. Some people think it's just something people will grow out of with time. For most people, shyness is learned. But for some, shyness starts in infancy, with ... Read more... »
Persuasion and How to Influence Others
There are six widely used successful principles of influence:
1. Reciprocation. People are more willing to comply with requests (for favors, services, information, and concessions) from those who have provided such things first. Because people feel ... Read more... »
