From the University of British Columbia press release: Immersive virtual reality (VR) can be remarkably lifelike, but new UBC research has found a yawning gap between how people respond psychologically in VR and how they…
From the Carnegie Mellon University press release: If you’re angry about the political feud that drove the federal government to partially shut down, or about a golden parachute for a CEO who ran a business…
From the University of Zurich press release: Nudging, the concept of influencing people’s behavior without imposing rules, bans or coercion, is an idea that government officials and marketing specialists alike are keen to harness, and…
From the University of South Florida (USF Innovation) press release: Just a whiff of fried food may entice you to order a high-calorie meal. But breathe it in for longer than two minutes, and you’re…
From the Michigan State University press release: Bad decision-making is a trait oftentimes associated with drug addicts and pathological gamblers, but what about people who excessively use social media? New research from Michigan State University…
From the University of Guelph press release: Giving your child extra time on the iPad for good behaviour may not be the best idea according to a new University of Guelph study. Researchers found children,…
From the Duke University press release: Pop quiz: Given a choice between indulgent and healthy foods, what will most people pick? The answer may depend on what other foods sit nearby on the grocery shelf,…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: People make statistically-informed judgments about who is more likely to hold particular professions even though they criticize others for the same behavior, according to findings published in Psychological…
From the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia press release: Engaging in repetitive and ritualistic behaviors is part of typical child development. However, behaviors that develop into obsessive and compulsive symptoms (OCS) may represent a red flag…
From the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs press release: College students who binge drink are frequently posting on social media while intoxicated and show signs of social media “addiction,” according to a new…