Archive for April, 2011

Stereotypes and Individual Differences

Stereotypes are types of generalization that are useful in organizing the massive amounts of information to which people are exposed. As with any generalization, the formation of stereotypes downplays the behavior of specific individuals and stresses trends across large numbers of people. After many observations of different individuals, people from all over the world are likely to see more aggressive behavior in men, more nurturing behavior in women, more assertion of leadership among men, and more passivity among women in mixed-gender groups. These observations become part of the universal stereotypes of men and women. When drawing their conclusions about men and women, observers do not focus on individual differences. They do not focus their attention on the individual aggressive woman or the passive man.

 

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Discover How a Simple Fish Oil Supplement Can Improve Your Mood

Can omega 3 help with depression The answer is yes. In this article I’ll discuss different omega-3 depression studies that have shown the powerful effect that fish oil supplements can have on your mood and mental processes.

Many clinical studies have shown that the simple supplementation of high-quality fish oil products can significantly reduce or even eliminate depression. Some studies have even shown that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can work as well, if not better than antidepressants.

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