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"Self-Distancing" Can Help People Calm Aggressive Reactions

"Self-Distancing" Can Help People Calm Aggressive Reactions | Science News | Scoop.it

A new study reveals a simple strategy that people can use to minimize how angry and aggressive they get when they are provoked by others. When someone makes you angry, try to pretend you’re viewing the scene at a distance - in other words, you are an observer rather than a participant in this stressful situation. Then, from that distanced perspective, try to understand your feelings.


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How Far Away is the Moon? (The Scale of the Universe)

f the Earth were the size of a basketball and the moon a tennis ball, how far apart would they be? Diagrams that are not to scale make us think that they're closer than they really are.

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Future of Long-Distance Love Is Cool But Creepy

Future of Long-Distance Love Is Cool But Creepy | Science News | Scoop.it
It's 2025 and your boyfriend has been temporarily posted to Tokyo, while you're still stuck in the Boston-Atlanta Metropolitan Axis. How will you keep in touch? Well, maybe hug shirts and larger-than-life videoconferencing will help you out.
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