Category: Perception

Study suggests Mediterranean diet helps reduce effects of stress in animal model

From the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center press release: Even before the pandemic and the presidential election, Americans reported some of the highest perceived levels of stress in the world,… Read more »

Study examines political differences in perceptions of COVID-19

From the Lehigh University press release: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, political ideology has been perhaps the strongest predictor of consumers’ perceptions of the coronavirus’ threat. According to a new study… Read more »

Study suggests trust levels in AI predicted by people’s relationship style

From the University of Kansas press release: How likely you are to trust a self-driving car or advice from Siri? A University of Kansas interdisciplinary team led by relationship psychologist… Read more »

Study looks at role of risk perception and optimism in COVID-19 infection and recovery

From the King’s College London press release: Until a vaccine and/or effective cure for COVID-19 becomes available, battling the current pandemic strongly relies on how well people follow behavioural advice,… Read more »

Study suggests donors more likely to give to causes when the font matches message

From the Ohio State University press release: Appeals seeking donations to help fight hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic were more successful when the typeface in which the appeal was written… Read more »

Study suggests screen time can change visual perception – and that’s not necessarily bad

From the Binghamton University press release: The coronavirus pandemic has shifted many of our interactions online, with Zoom video calls replacing in-person classes, work meetings, conferences and other events. Will… Read more »