Month: June 2018

New study debunks Dale Carnegie advice to ‘put yourself in their shoes’

The researchers debunk the theories canonized in Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People that assuming you understand someone else’s thoughts, feelings, attitude, or mental state is a correct approach to interpersonal insight. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on June 21, 2018

Health at Every Size

As national obesity rates have continued to rise, so too have various, often opposing, theories on the health implications of excess weight. One such … Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in […]

Published on June 21, 2018

A mix of in-person and online learning may boost student performance, reduce anxiety

Before online learning existed, the traditional lecture was the only option for college courses. Students who skipped class risked missing valuable information. Researchers found that online content accompanied by weekly class meetings — a ‘blended’ course format — may improve performance in students at risk for failing. In addition, fewer students withdrew from the blended […]

Published on June 20, 2018