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The Person and the Situation in Game of Thrones and Society – Scott McGreal (Unique—Like Everybody Else)
I continue my critique of a misguided attempt to apply situationism, in the name of the fundamental attribution error, to the popular TV show Game of Thrones.
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Why is the Fundamental Attribution Error So Confusing? – Scott McGreal (Unique—Like Everybody Else)
The fundamental attribution error is often misunderstood; one sociologist has even attempted to apply it to Game of Thrones with dubious results.
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Sexual Well-being and the Dark Triad – Scott McGreal (Unique—Like Everybody Else)
The so-called "dark triad" traits may have mixed effects for the quality of a person's sexual life
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Sexual Satisfaction in BDSM – Scott McGreal (Unique—Like Everybody Else)
A study finds that people involved in BDSM have healthy sex lives, especially those in the dominant role.
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Social Media (Probably) Isn’t Making You Stupid – Scott McGreal (Unique—Like Everybody Else)
Claims about social media making people dumber get the cart before the horse. Social media use can lead to either helpful or unproductive outcomes depending on how it is used.
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What Makes a “Successful” Psychopath? – Scott McGreal (Unique—Like Everybody Else)
Being a psychopath may facilitate success in crime. High impulsivity may be an impairment in normal society but may contribute to criminal success through risk-taking.
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Are Conservatives Healthier than Liberals? – Scott McGreal (Unique—Like Everybody Else)
New research suggests that conservatives may have a health advantage because they value personal responsibility more. Thsi may reflect greater conscientiousness.
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Are Murderers Unfairly Labelled as Psychopaths? – Scott McGreal (Unique—Like Everybody Else)
Despite claims that psychopaths are unfairly stigmatised and labelled as killers, the link between murder and psychopathy is a strong one.
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Does Regional Temperature Affect Personality? – Scott McGreal (Unique—Like Everybody Else)
A study finds that regional temperatures are associated with personality traits in a sort of "Goldilocks effect": mild environments may have beneficial effects on development.
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Does DMT Model the Near-Death Experience? – Scott McGreal (Unique—Like Everybody Else)
A recent study claims that the psychedelic DMT "models" a near-death experience. However, the similarities may be overstated—and profound differences are overlooked.
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