Author Archives: Sebastian

Study suggests eye movement may indicate that viewed object has been seen before

From the Association of Psychological Science press release: The witness points out the criminal in a police lineup. She swears she’d remember that face forever. Then DNA evidence shows she’s… Read more »

Study suggests that “all work” doesn’t compensate for “no play”

From the Kingston Business School press release: People who think that becoming a workaholic means they can compensate for an unhappy home life are deluding themselves, according a new study… Read more »

Study suggests moral distinction between harming someone and passively allowing harm is automatically made

From the Brown University press release: People typically say they are invoking an ethical principle when they judge acts that cause harm more harshly than willful inaction that allows that… Read more »

Study suggests that thinking about brands as people can affect one’s behaviour

From the University of Toronto, Scarborough press release via EurekAlert!: From the Michelin Man to the Pillsbury Doughboy, anthropomorphized brands have often been used by companies eager to put a… Read more »