From the University of Chicago Medical Center press release: Hundreds of times during a baseball game, the home plate umpire must instantaneously categorize a fast-moving pitch as a ball or a strike. In new research…
From the Carnegie Mellon University press release: Whether it’s investing in stocks, bungee jumping or public speaking, why do we often plan to take risks but then “chicken out” when the moment of truth arrives?…
From the University of Pittsburgh press release via EurekAlert!: Teenagers are more susceptible to developing disorders like addiction and depression, according to a paper published by Pitt researchers Jan. 16 in the Proceedings of the…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: People aren’t very good at making decisions that involve risk. Many people are afraid of airplanes, although accidents are extremely rare; some people even drive to avoid…
From the University of Minnesota press release: The perception that women are scarce leads men to become impulsive, save less, and increase borrowing, according to new research from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Will borrowing money to buy a new car make you feel richer? It depends on your net worth, says a new study in Psychological Science, a journal…
From the Hebrew University of Jerusalem via EurekAlert!: Basketball fans everywhere recognize the following scenario: Their favorite player scores a three-point shot. A short time later he regains control of the ball. But does the…