Posts Tagged ‘behavior’
In UK, ‘stiff upper lip’ hurts cancer survival
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON / UCL (UK) — Cultural factors may explain some of the differences in cancer survival rates between the UK and other high-income countries. Continue…
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 17:02 - 1 Comment
Society & Culture - Jul 27, 2012 16:27 - 1 Comment
Hasty answers may make boys better at math
U. MISSOURI (US) — The slow and steady approach to math that girls use gives them an edge early on, but by the end of sixth grade, boys, who use a faster and more error-prone method, take the lead. (more…)
Top Stories - May 7, 2012 10:10 - 2 Comments
Scans reveal what your dog is thinking
EMORY (US) — Researchers use MRI scans to explore the brain activity of alert dogs, and reveal how the minds of the oldest domesticated species respond to their owners’ hand signals. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 4, 2012 10:00 - 0 Comments
Modest moves are sexier, say female cowbirds
UC SANTA BARBARA (US) — Female cowbirds find more modest displays from males more attractive than flamboyant wing flapping and feather puffing, say researchers. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 2, 2012 10:28 - 0 Comments
Friends’ parents impact teen drinking
PENN STATE (US) — The parents of high school students’ friends can have as much effect on whether teens drink alcohol or use drugs as their own parents. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 30, 2012 15:29 - 0 Comments
Reminders of death may be good for life
U. MISSOURI (US) — Thoughts of mortality can lead to decreased militaristic attitudes, better health decisions, increased altruism and helpfulness, and reduced divorce rates. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 30, 2012 10:47 - 3 Comments
Childhood abuse raises adult suicide risk
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Adults who were physically abused during childhood are more likely than their non-abused peers to have suicidal thoughts, new research shows.
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Science & Technology - Apr 18, 2012 11:58 - 1 Comment
RNA snippets direct worker bee tasks
WASHINGTON U.- ST. LOUIS (US) — Worker bees’ tasks change as they age, and a new study finds that tiny bits of RNA control this behavior shift. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 5, 2012 16:37 - 0 Comments
Beanball revenge: Vicarious punishment
BROWN (US) — Baseball fans show a high moral tolerance for a form of revenge not practiced in most of society: vicarious punishment. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 28, 2012 9:46 - 0 Comments
To curb employee drug use, train bosses
U. BUFFALO (US) — To minimize employees’ on-the-job substance use and intoxication, supervisors need to know it when they see it—and be willing to confront offenders. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 27, 2012 10:58 - 1 Comment
To stop teen dating violence, engage coaches
UC DAVIS (US) — Male high school athletes are more likely to intervene when they see friends or teammates engage in dating violence if they have heard from a coach that it’s the right thing to do. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 23, 2012 11:02 - 0 Comments
Cheat or play fair? For apes and us, game on
U. CHICAGO (US) — Because of our shared genetic inheritance, humans play the same “games” in social relationships as monkeys and apes, says a behavioral biologist’s new book. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Mar 22, 2012 11:40 - 0 Comments
Don’t ignore behavior in climate debate
U. OREGON (US) — Focusing on technology alone won’t help the world move away from fossil fuel-based energy sources, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 16, 2012 11:51 - 0 Comments
Stoic response to racism may depress men
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — African-American men who believe that they should respond to racial discrimination with emotional control may experience more depression symptoms. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 29, 2012 14:37 - 5 Comments
Among the wealthy, more cheats and liars
UC BERKELEY (US) — The upper class has a higher propensity for unethical behavior, and are more likely to believe that “greed is good.” (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 14, 2012 16:02 - 2 Comments
Opt for diet soda or water to drop weight
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — Swapping water or diet soda for drinks with calories can help people lose four to five pounds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 13, 2012 12:47 - 0 Comments
Steady couples keep their feelings in sync
UC DAVIS (US) — Despite life’s ups and downs, couples whose feelings are in sync consistently over time are more likely to stay together. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 10, 2012 16:47 - 0 Comments
In guys, women pick healthy over manly
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — Having a healthy skin color is more important in determining how attractive a man is to women than how manly he looks. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 26, 2012 13:06 - 0 Comments
Autism: Kids prefer solo, not social, screen time
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS / U. MISSOURI (US) — Children with autism tend to spend their “screen time” alone, as opposed to using social media. (more…)
