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Culture influences effect of expansive postures on perceptions of power.

Urban planners are regularly charged with creating “communities where a diverse group of residents not only live close to one other but also interact freely – in other words, neighborhoods that are both integrated and socially cohesive.”  

Adding pleasant scents to environments may not always be a good idea. 

When we are exposed to cues that make us think about being warm, we’re more apt to behave impulsively, whether we actually feel warm or not. 

Chae and Zhu studied the psychological implications of being in disorganized or cluttered places. 

People designing spaces in which donations will be sought can apply research done by Mehta and his team. 

Sitting in an expansive posture has previously been linked with feeling powerful.

Scientists have learned more about how individuals communicate via scents. 

Previous research has shown that when people sit in expansive postures they feel more powerful

Kemp and Williams analyzed business meetings in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).