Category: Behaviour

Study suggests visual attention can be strongly influenced during shopping with very simple interventions

From the University of Innsbruck press release: Unplanned purchases are an important profit source for retailers. Because looking at products is always the first step in making a purchase decision,… Read more »

Study suggests gamblers ignore important information when placing a bet

From the University of British Columbia press release: People with gambling problems are less likely to consider important information that could prevent them from losing, according to new research published… Read more »

Study suggests children who experienced compassionate parenting were more generous than peers

From the University of California – Davis press release: Young children who have experienced compassionate love and empathy from their mothers may be more willing to turn thoughts into action… Read more »

Study suggests general smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety, depression or stress

From the Lancaster University press release: General smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety, depression or stress say researchers, who advise caution when it comes to digital detoxes. The… Read more »

Study suggests a growth mindset of interest can spark innovative thinking

From the Yale-NUS College press release: From climate change to the ongoing pandemic and beyond, the issues facing today’s world are increasingly complex and dynamic. Yet solving problems like these… Read more »

Study suggests risk-averse teens sway peers to make safer choices

From the Virginia Tech press release: Your high school friends may have had a bigger influence on your behavior than you once thought. Prior studies about peer pressure have focused… Read more »