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Why personality is a better predictor of success in school than intelligence

When it comes to academic achievement, intelligence is an important factor — but it is certainly not the only, or even the most important, factor. According to a new Australian study, personality is a better predictor of success in school than intelligence as measured by traditional standardized tests. Specifically, students who were more open and

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This Is Why You’re More Likely To Cry When You’re Very Happy

We often find ourselves crying — the universal sign for unhappiness — when we feel overwhelmed with intense positive emotions. According to a new study, we may display this sort of negative reaction to a joyful experience as a way of keeping ourselves from getting too overwhelmed with good feelings. The study, conducted at Yale

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