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Some strategies to limit sugary drinks may backfire

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From the Association for Psychological Science press release: In response to policy efforts aimed at limiting individuals’ intake of sugary drinks, businesses could enact various strategies that would allow them to comply with the limits… 

The secret to staying motivated

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From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: Have you ever started off well on a new goal such as losing weight or saving more money, only to find that motivation fizzles after a period… 

Lack of leisure: Is busyness the new status symbol?

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From the Journal of Consumer Research press release: Long gone are the days when a life of material excess and endless leisure time signified prestige. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer… 

Price awareness can decrease satisfaction

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From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: Most people who buy a new car, electronic device or music album online want to enjoy the purchase as long as possible, but researchers have discovered something… 

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…