Posts Tagged ‘values’
To think clearly under stress, focus on values
CARNEGIE MELLON (US) — New research provides the first evidence that self-affirmation can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance. Continue…
Monday, May 6, 2013 10:49 - 1 Comment
Society & Culture - Apr 30, 2013 15:25 - 2 Comments
The economics of declining birth rates
U. MISSOURI (US) — Economic changes have the greatest effect on reducing family size, and thus slowing population growth, compared to other factors, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 10, 2012 10:20 - 5 Comments
Why organic labels can be a turn-off
CORNELL / U. MICHIGAN (US) — Whether an organic food label is a good thing or not depends on the values of the person reading it. (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…)
Society & Culture - Jan 24, 2012 12:23 - 2 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…)
Society & Culture - Jun 11, 2010 14:05 - 3 Comments
Americans crave self-respect over security
U. OREGON (US)—The desire for self-respect has risen significantly in the last two decades as a core value for Americans. Meanwhile, the needs for both security and a sense of belonging have declined in the last 30 years. (more…)
