From the Faculty of Science – University of Copenhagen press release: In a world of vast consumer choice, ambiguous product descriptions and self-appointed experts, parents face a minefield when picking out food, toys or other…
From the Institute of Science and Technology Austria press release: Indirect reciprocity is a model that explores how humans act when their reputation is at stake, and which social norms people use to evaluate the…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: When we meet new people, our first impressions of their personality may depend, at least in part, on their body shape, according to research published in Psychological Science,…
From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas press release: STOP! This is illegal. You may be monitored and fined. Did that get your attention? Good. Because according to a new UNLV study, this phrasing coupled…
From the University of Oregon press release: Children who create imaginary parallel worlds, alone or with friends, are more found more commonly than previously believed, according to new research. In a project designed to probe…
From the Elsevier press release: Do you get frustrated and angry when your WiFi connection stops working? It could be because of your personality. When digital technology stops working, people with a fear of missing…
From the University of East Anglia press release: A new study reveals how psychological factors affect the ratings people provide and how they describe their experiences when posting online reviews. Researchers at the University of…
From the University of British Columbia press release: The blinking lights and exciting jingles in casinos may encourage risky decision-making and potentially promote problem gambling behaviour, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia.…
From the Arizona State University press release: Crude, vulgar or offensive talk, even among friends in private, can signal the beginning of a pathway leading to antisocial behaviors, substance abuse and romantic relationships dominated by…
From the Ruhr-University Bochum press release: When touching others in a social context, for example kissing or hugging, people often have a lateral preference; they will, for example, tend to tilt their head to the…