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The Remarkable Reach of Growth Mindsets
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Victims of sexual abuse in childhood are prone to suffering repeated abuse. Researchers are looking at ways to break the pattern
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How to Cultivate Your Creativity [Book Excerpt]
Adapted from Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind, by Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire
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