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08/22/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Dogs are not as evolved as wolves, who have to collaborate to survive in the wild

It’s believed that domestication has helped imbue dogs with a greater sense of cooperation – after all, they’re more than capable of working with humans as law enforcement dogs, service dogs, and the like. But when it comes to collaborating with other dogs, the results are less than stellar. In fact, according to a study […]

07/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Music found to induce cooperative behavior: Upbeat tunes improve mood, inspire teamwork

Employees are used to the background music that often plays while they’re at work, but is it possible to boost teamwork by playing the right kinds of songs? Based on the results of a study by researchers from Cornell University, “music can also have important effects on workers.” Dr. Kevin Kniffin, the study’s lead author and behavioral […]

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