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Retail therapy for jealous partners

From the Society for Consumer Psychology media release: Have you ever felt jealous about the attention your romantic partner was giving to someone else? Perhaps your significant other seems to be enjoying a conversation with someone… 

Modeling shifting beliefs in a complex social environment

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From the American Association for the Advancement of Science media release: A new model is allowing scientists to explore how changing an individual’s certainty in the belief on the truth of one statement leads to changes… 

Game theory research reveals fragility of common resources

From the Purdue University media release: New research in game theory shows that people are naturally predisposed to over-use “common-pool resources” such as transportation systems and fisheries even if it risks failure of the system, to… 

Why do consumers participate in ‘green’ programs?

From the Michigan State University media release: From recycling to reusing hotel towels, consumers who participate in a company’s “green” program are more satisfied with its service, finds a new study co-led by a Michigan State… 

Link between food advertising, child food consumption

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From the University of Liverpool media release: New research by University of Liverpool health expert Dr Emma Boyland has confirmed that unhealthy food advertising does increase food intake in children. Researchers, led by Dr Boyland from… 

Study suggests evolutionary take on consumerism

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From the Concordia University press release via EurekAlert!: From Brad Pitt fighting zombies to Superman falling for Lois Lane, summer blockbuster season is upon us. But while Hollywood keeps trotting out new movies for the…