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From the monthly archives: October 2008
by Steven Crimando
Being the bearer of bad news is never pleasant. Whether it is delivering the message at work or at home, finding the right way to share bad news can be tricky. It is known that how bad news is shared can greatly affect the emotional and behavioral response of those on the [...]
by Steven Crimando and Cynthia L. Simeone
Like natural disasters, a sudden financial crisis can result in uncertainty, loss, and anxiety about the future. Much of what is known about the emotional and behavioral response to other types of disasters can be helpful in managing the psychological consequences of the financial crisis. Left unchecked, these [...]
by Steven Crimando
Basic Concepts
In 1908, psychologists Robert Yerkes and J.D. Dodson developed a model of understanding the affects of fear and stress on performance. The “Yerkes-Dodson Law” dictates that to a degree fear and stress can motivate and drive performance, but that a tipping point is reached where performance greatly diminishes. This concept [...]
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