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The Aging Brain Is More Malleable Than Previously Believed

by Winston Sieck Leave a Comment Updated Mar 5, 2018

The Aging Brain Is More Malleable Than Previously Believed

There is growing evidence that, beyond what was previously believed, the adult human brain is remarkably flexible and capable of new feats -- even in the last decades of life. In fact, new experiences can trigger major physical changes in the brain within just a few days, and certain conditions can ...

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Filed Under: Learning & Instruction Tagged With: brain, general

Honor among Afghans

by Winston Sieck 4 Comments Updated Mar 5, 2018

Honor among Afghans

A recent study confirmed honor and respect as fundamental cultural values among Afghans, yet found subtle differences in interpretation of honor across groups and situations. Also, the conceptions of honor and respect as held among Afghans do not necessarily correspond with neighboring American ...

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Filed Under: Culture & Communication, GC Science Tagged With: general, values

Cross-Cultural Perspective Taking

by Louise Rasmussen 3 Comments Updated Mar 5, 2018

Cross-Cultural Perspective Taking

Can we really ‘put ourselves in the shoes’ of someone who has a different cultural background? Can we truly take a cultural perspective? The success of so many of our daily interactions depends on our ability to make sense of other people’s point of view—figuring out why they do the things they do ...

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Filed Under: Culture & Communication, GC Science, Popular Tagged With: general, perspective-taking

Cultural Chameleons Blend in by Showing True Colors

by Winston Sieck 1 Comment Updated Mar 5, 2018

Cultural Chameleons Blend in by Showing True Colors

Some people know a lot about a single foreign culture. They have lived in the region for a significant period, become fluent in the language, and developed a nuanced understanding about how the society works. These regional experts have made a second cultural home for themselves. There are ...

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Filed Under: Culture & Communication, GC Science Tagged With: expertise, general

7 Habits of Cross-Cultural Experts

by Louise Rasmussen 2 Comments Updated Oct 12, 2018

7 Habits of Cross-Cultural Experts

If you’re among the increasing number of people who traverse the globe to make a living or fulfill your life’s mission, you can learn from cross-cultural experts. What is cross-cultural expertise? Cross-cultural experts can understand and engage people from a wide variety of cultures to achieve ...

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Filed Under: Culture & Communication, GC Science Tagged With: expertise, general

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