Study suggests eating habits are contagious amongst social media users
From the Aston University press release: Social media users are more likely to eat fruit and veg – or snack on junk food – if they think their friends do the same, a new study…
Study suggests quality of mindfulness is shaped by the situation at hand
From the Virginia Commonwealth University press release: What makes people more or less mindful from one situation to the next? Researchers have found that mindfulness is not entirely something an individual brings to a situation…
Study suggests people may lie to appear honest
From the American Psychological Association press release: People may lie to appear honest if events that turned out in their favor seem too good to be true, according to new research published by the American…
Study suggests young children prefer to learn from confident people
From the University of British Columbia press release: At a time when scams seem all around us and fake news appears to be on the rise, you might be relieved to know that even young…
Study examines effects of contact between minority and majority groups
From the University of Massachusetts Amherst press release: For more than 50 years, social scientists and practitioners have suggested that having members of different groups interact with each other can be an effective tool for…
Study suggests praise works better than punishment in the classroom
From the Taylor & Francis Group press release: To improve behavior in class, teachers should focus on praising children for good behavior, rather than telling them off for being disruptive, according to a new study…
Study suggests internet may erode teenage impulse controls
From the Flinders University press release: Many teenagers are struggling to control their impulses on the internet, in a scramble for quick thrills and a sense of power online, potentially increasing their risks of becoming…
Study looks at effect of non-verbal communication on cooperation
From the University of Barcelona press release: The initiative is part of the project urGENTestimar, by the artist Ada Vilaró and the physicist Josep Perelló, researcher at the Institute of Complex Systems of the UB…
Study suggests that letting your child pick their snack may help you eat better
From the University of Alberta press release: Giving in to your kid’s desire for an unhealthy snack may improve your own eating choices, a new University of Alberta study shows. The research, published in Appetite, showed…
Study suggests it’s best to narrow options down to two when making complex decisions
From the University of Basel press release: When choosing between multiple alternatives, people usually focus their attention on the two most promising options. The quicker we do that, the faster we make the decision. Psychologists…