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·August 6, 2021·5 min read

Desire for Social Status Is a Driver of Narcissism

Both grandiose and vulnerable narcissists crave high social status and recognition. Grandiose narcissists consider themselves more successful at being able to obtain high social status, while vulnerable narcissists do not believe they get the social recognition they deserve.

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·September 8, 2018·5 min read

Toddlers Prefer Winners, But Avoid Those Who Win by Force

By the age of 18 months, toddlers prefer individuals others yield to, researchers say. The study suggests this preference may be rooted deep in human nature and may have evolved because being close to those in power provides people with better access to resources, territory and mates.

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·July 3, 2018·4 min read

Buying Under the Influence (of Testosterone)

Researchers say men with higher testosterone levels have a greater preference for goods that are considered to be luxurious status symbols.

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·June 28, 2018·3 min read

‘Lower Status’ People More Likely to Share Wealth Than ‘Higher Status’ People

A new study reports lower status individuals are more likely to share wealth than those considered to be of higher status.

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·April 16, 2018·8 min read

Americans with a College Education Live Longer Without Dementia

Two new studies from researchers at USC provide fresh insight into Alzheimer's risks. Researchers say attending college can stave off dementia and help retain memories in old age. Additionally, researchers report reducing diabetes and hypertension after 50 could increase longevity in people with Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 29, 2017·4 min read

Social Status of Listener Alters Our Voice

According to researchers, people tend to change the pitch of their voice depending on who they are talking to and how dominant they feel. The study found that a person's vocal characteristics altered in response to people of different social status. When a person was believed to be more dominant, people's voices became more high pitched.

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·November 30, 2015·4 min read

How Anxiety Kills Your Social Status

Researchers have identified an area of the brain that links anxious temperaments to low social status. They were also able to 'tweak' the social hierarchy in animals using vitamin B3.