Category: Perception

Study suggests people’s perceived risks increased as pandemic progressed

From the California Institute of Technology press release: In the first week of the coronavirus pandemic, people living in the United States underestimated their chances of catching the virus, or… Read more »

Study suggests people love seeing winning streaks in individuals but not so much in teams

From the Ohio State University press release: People enjoy witnessing extraordinary individuals — from athletes to CEOs — extend long runs of dominance in their fields, a new study suggests…. Read more »

Study suggests people walk faster, report being healthier, when they walk with a purpose

From the Ohio State University press release: Walking with a purpose — especially walking to get to work — makes people walk faster and consider themselves to be healthier, a… Read more »

Study suggests eating while doing something perceptually demanding makes it more difficult to notice when you feel full

From the University of Sussex press release: Eating while doing something perceptually-demanding makes it more difficult to notice when you feel full, shows new research from the University of Sussex…. Read more »