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13/02/2010

Around the Blogs, Vol. 39: Psychology Edition

1. The influence of peer presence on risk taking (video)

2. From the annals of stereotype accuracy: Shiny, swanky car boosts men's appeal to women

3. What makes time appear to pass quickly, what effects does this have on perceived enjoyability and how might this explain the success of the Harry Potter books?

4. Rational insanity. Where are Becker and Murphy when you need them?

5. Evidence-based tips for Valentine's day, just in time.
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Posted by LemmusLemmus at 19:55
Labels: Around the Blogs, Fiction, Psychology, Sex 'n' Love 'n' Fertility, Social Sciences

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