Top 10 Psych2go’s Facts

So as the title suggest, these are some of Psych2go’s more popular posts/ones I really enjoyed writing, hope you like it.

1. The basic premise that is put forth is that those who cuss are seen as more loyal, trustworthy, and upfront. As such, those who swear may make better friends. Their work suggests that extroverted people and those with Type A personalities swear more (Jay & Janschewitz, 2012), which could be one contributing factor to why those who swear are seen as more trustworthy and loyal. Their research also suggests that the increase in swearing in general, and specifically the use of cussing as a way to speak with friends, may contribute to this image (Burton, 2012).

References

Jay, Timothy, Janschewitz, K. (2012),”The Science Of Swearing.” The Observer, Vol. 25, Issue 5.
http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/publications/observer/2012/may-june-12/the-science-of-swearing.html

Burton, Neel. (2012). “Hell Yes: The 7 Best Reasons For Swearing.” Hide and Seek.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hide-and-seek/201205/hell-yes-the-7-best-reasons-swearing