Posts Tagged ‘psychology’
Society & Culture - Jan 26, 2012 12:18 - 0 Comments
Prejudice sparks anger in men, fear in women
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Group conflict over the ages may have helped shape the way men and women respond to prejudice. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 24, 2012 13:05 - 6 Comments
Don’t ditch the ‘ums’. Listeners need them
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Speakers should think twice before eliminating the “ums,” “uhs,” and other speech fillers from their message if they want listeners to recall what was said. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 24, 2012 12:23 - 0 Comments
When the brain refuses to take the cash
EMORY (US) — Brain images show personal values that people refuse to disavow—even when offered cash to do so—are processed differently than values that are willingly sold. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 23, 2012 15:40 - 2 Comments
Powerful people feel taller than they are
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Power gives people an exaggerated sense of their own height, a new study finds. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 23, 2012 11:46 - 12 Comments
‘Men get math’ fails to explain gender gap
U. LEEDS (UK) / U. MISSOURI (US) — New research calls into question the theory claiming the “men are better at math” stereotype fuels the gender gap in mathematic fields. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 20, 2012 15:02 - 6 Comments
Preschool pays off in college and beyond
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — Adults who participated in a high quality early education program in the 1970s are still reaping benefits from the experience, a new study shows. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 18, 2012 18:08 - 0 Comments
Jump or not jump: Why we chicken out
CARNEGIE MELLON (US) — Whether it’s investing in stocks, bungee jumping, or speaking in public, why do we often plan to take risks but then back down when the moment of truth arrives? (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 18, 2012 11:16 - 2 Comments
Anxious kids: Why the ‘tiger’ mom tactic fails
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — High-achieving Chinese-American students are more depressed and anxious than their white peers, according to a new study that challenges the “tiger mother” view of parenting. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 11, 2012 10:48 - 0 Comments
Kids got broccoli blues? Add more color
CORNELL (US) — Parents of picky eaters take note: Children are most attracted to plates that have a wide variety of foods and colors. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 9, 2012 12:04 - 0 Comments
As investors age, ‘risk tolerance’ shrinks
U. MISSOURI (US) — According to a new study, willingness to take financial risks, or “risk tolerance,” changes in response to age and the economy. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 5, 2012 12:57 - 1 Comment
Middle-lane driving keeps seniors safe
U. LEEDS (UK) —Driving in the middle lane is a built-in mechanism older adults use to stay safe behind the wheel. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 5, 2012 11:26 - 0 Comments
To cut holiday debt, sort interest rates
WASHINGTON U.-ST.LOUIS (US) — What’s the best way to tackle holiday debt? Pay down the loan with the highest interest rate first, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 4, 2012 12:59 - 3 Comments
Naps help toddlers ‘face’ the day
U. COLORADO-BOULDER (US) — A new study could be a wake-up call for parents of toddlers: Naps may be more important than you think. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 30, 2011 10:57 - 3 Comments
Are videogames good or bad … or both?
IOWA STATE (US) —Videogames are powerful learning tools but the lessons—positive or negative—depend on the game, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 27, 2011 12:02 - 0 Comments
Global giving sparks charity at home
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — People are more inspired to give when they see others contributing their time and money to a good cause outside their home state. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 23, 2011 8:07 - 1 Comment
Therapy gap for depressed black seniors
RUTGERS (US) — African Americans seniors are the least likely to be diagnosed with depression, and if diagnosed, the least likely to receive treatment, researchers report. (more…)
Top Stories - Dec 22, 2011 17:44 - 1 Comment
Bah, humbug! Rich slower to show empathy
UC BERKELEY (US) — Dickens was right on the money with his depiction of Cratchit and Scrooge. Poor people are quicker to show compassion than the rich, a study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 20, 2011 13:00 - 0 Comments
English proficiency test gets ‘F’ for stress
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — The nationally mandated language proficiency test, given to students whose second language is English, causes psychological stress for children who can least afford it, a new study shows. (more…)
