Top 5 downloaded articles from leading personality and social psychology journals (July - September 2007)

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Journal of Research in Personality

• An examination of self-compassion in relation to positive psychological functioning and personality traits
  by Neff, K.D.; Rude, S.S.; Kirkpatrick, K.L.
  Volume 41, Issue 4, August 2007
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• Aggressive personality traits in the effects of violent imagery on unprovoked impulsive aggression
  by Zillmann, D.; Weaver, J.B.
  Volume 41, Issue 4, August 2007
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• Superstitious, magical, and paranormal beliefs: An integrative model
  by Lindeman, M.; Aarnio, K.
  Volume 41, Issue 4, August 2007
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• Developing a model for adult temperament
  by Evans, D.E.; Rothbart, M.K.
  Volume 41, Issue 4, August 2007
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• Effects of attachment style and relationship context on selection among relational strategies
  by Gillath, O.; Shaver, P.R.
  Volume 41, Issue 4, August 2007
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Journal homepage:   www.elsevier.com/locate/jrp

Journal of Experimental Social Psychology

• The effect of video game violence on physiological desensitization to real-life violence
  by Carnagey, N.L.; Anderson, C.A.; Bushman, B.J.
  Volume 43, Issue 3, May 2007
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• Undermining trust and cooperation: The paradox of sanctioning systems in social dilemmas
  by Mulder, L.B.; van Dijk, E.; De Cremer, D.; Wilke, H.A.M.
  Volume 42, Issue 2, March 2006
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• When sad is better than happy: Negative affect can improve the quality and effectiveness of persuasive messages and social influence strategies
  by Forgas, J.P.
  Volume 43, Issue 4, July 2007
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• Are the windows to the soul the same in the East and West? Cultural differences in using the eyes and mouth as cues to recognize emotions in Japan and the United States
  by Yuki, M.; Maddux, W.W.; Masuda, T.
  Volume 43, Issue 2, March 2007
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• Chronic violent video game exposure and desensitization to violence: Behavioral and event-related brain potential data
  by Bartholow, B.D.; Bushman, B.J.; Sestir, M.A.
  Volume 42, Issue 4, July 2006
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Journal homepage:   www.elsevier.com/locate/jesp

Personality and Individual Differences

• Big Five personality predictors of post-secondary academic performance
  by O'Connor, M.C.; Paunonen, S.V.
  Volume 43, Issue 5, October 2007
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• Why do men insult their intimate partners?
  by McKibbin, W.F.; Goetz, A.T.; Shackelford, T.K.; Schipper, L.D.; Starratt, V.G.; Stewart-Williams, S.
  Volume 43, Issue 2, 1 July 2007
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• Procrastination: Associations with achievement goal orientation and learning strategies
  Howell, A.J.; Watson, D.C.
  Volume 43, Issue 1, July 2007
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• Positive interpersonal relationships mediate the association between social skills and psychological well-being
  by Segrin, C.; Taylor, M.
  Volume 43, Issue 4, September 2007
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• Is self-esteem the primary predictor of disordered eating?
  by Shea, M.E.; Pritchard, M.E.
  Volume 42, Issue 8, June 2007
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Journal homepage:   www.elsevier.com/locate/paid

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