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The moody chameleon: The effect of mood on non-conscious mimicry

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Two studies were conducted to test the hypothesis that suggests the influence of moods on human non-conscious behavior. The results of the studies reveal that human moods reflect the valence of their environment, which subsequently influences the way in which they perceive and interact with their environment.

Author: Holland, Rob W., Van Baaren, Rick B., Fockenberg, Daniel A., Janssen, Loes, Van Knippenberg, Ad
Publisher: Guilford Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Social Cognition
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0278-016X
Year: 2006
Analysis, Subconsciousness, Unconscious (Psychology), Mood effects (Cognitive biases)

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Colorblindedness and diversity: conflicting goals in decisions influenced by race

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The article presents two studies that describe the techniques individuals use in an attempt to make decisions based on race while giving the appearance of being colorblind. Results indicate the conflict Caucasians undergo while trying to appear colorblind while simultaneously increasing racial diversity.

Author: Darley, John M., Norton, Michael I., Vandello, Joseph A., Biga, Andrew
Publisher: Guilford Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Social Cognition
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0278-016X
Year: 2008
Science & research, Public affairs, Social aspects, Research, College admissions, Whites, Segregation in education, Report

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Mimicry and me: the impact of mimicry on self-construal

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The effect of mimicry on self-construal is studied. Results reveal that self-construal is not only a determining factor in interactions, but also a consequence of interactions.

Author: van Baaren, Rick B., Chartrand, Tanya L., Ashton-James, Claire, Decety, Jean, Karremans, Johan
Publisher: Guilford Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Social Cognition
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0278-016X
Year: 2007
Evaluation, Interpersonal relations

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