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Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University: Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives biographical overview and explanations of Adler's theories.
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Character Lab

Character Lab: Bragging Backfires: The Hidden Costs of Self Promotion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Take a pause and think the next time you are tempted to brag. Research shows that unfortunately, we fail to accurately assess the cost of self-promotion. This blog discusses the pitfalls of bragging.
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Character Lab

Character Lab: Social Intelligence

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article discusses the importance of social intelligence and how to encourage it in others.
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Character Lab

Character Lab: The Soul of Empathy: Getting, Not Taking, Perspective

For Students 9th - 10th
We have all learned how to imagine how someone else is feeling - empathy. However, maybe there is a better way to "walk in someone else's shoes". This blog explains why we shouldn't guess how people are doing and just simply ask.
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Character Lab

Character Lab: Social Blind Spots: Feedback to Develop Social Intelligence

For Students 9th - 10th
How do we know when we are being rude? Research shows we can be quite blind to our social blunders. Read about why social intelligence is in the eye of the beholder.