Category: Perception

Study suggests understanding of exponential growth helps people accept need for social distancing

From the University of Cologne press release: Experiments among U.S. population show: When people fail to see the need for restrictions on public life, explaining the exponential increase of infections… Read more »

Study suggests people find it difficult to agree on location and size of objects in surroundings

From the University of California – Berkeley press release: We humans may not always see eye to eye on politics, religion, sports and other matters of debate. But at least… Read more »

Study links dysfunctional family dynamics to attraction to “tyrannical” leaders

From the San Francisco State University press release: Ever wonder how some leaders in business or politics who appear selfish, manipulative and domineering still manage to amass a following? A… Read more »

Study suggests visuals generated by social media users are reflective of consumer brand perceptions

From the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences press release: New research has found that there is a strong link between the visual portrayal of a brand in… Read more »

Study suggests leaving cellphone alone during meetings to make a good impression

From the University of Kansas press release: To get on the good side of a new boss, colleague or acquaintance in a business meeting, leave your cell phone stashed in… Read more »