Questions tagged [cognitive]

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Psychology literature on present bias

Does anyone know some good psychology papers on present bias that discusses the psychological mechanisms underlying this bias? I can only seem to find papers by economist and they tend to give a quite formal and mathematical explanation of the…
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Is how we perceive about a person a good predictor of the actual personality of that person?

Many research has been done to prove that expression (dress and body) influences others' perception on self. My following question is: Are these perceptions accurate? My guess is that humans have somehow developed a system that instinctually judges…
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Composer Thomas Schoenberger's Sophia Musik effect on the brain?

Thomas Schoenberger claims his 'Sophia Musik' (the Ultimate Baby CDs) hav many beneficial effects on the brain. Are you aware of this prolific composer and have any advice regarding his musical claims?