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The psychology of not quite winning

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People who come in second in a race or competition feel less happier than third placers. 'Counterfactual thoughts' or 'what-might-have-beens' fill their minds, knowing how close the top spot was. Third placers may actually be happier, realizing that they could have performed worse.

Author: Moriarty, Colleen
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1996
Analysis, Failure (Psychology), Defeat (Psychology)

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Guilt-free labels

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A large number of immigrant workers are being exploited by unscrupulous garment manufacturers. These laborers are being forced to work long hours with very minimal compensation. The Dept. of Labor has cracked down on some of these sweatshops in California and New York, NY.

Author: Moriarty, Colleen
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1996
Reports, Alien labor, Sweatshops, Unfair labor practices, Foreign labor

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Performance anxiety

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Anxiety over sexual performance occurs in both men and women. Generally, it is caused by misinformation, negative self-esteem and relationship or communication problems.

Author: Moriarty, Colleen
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1996
Psychological aspects, Physiological aspects, Anxiety, Sexual intercourse

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