Tag: economics

Study suggests our brains respond differently when talking to someone from a different socioeconomic background

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From the University College London press release: Our brain responds differently if we talk to a person of a different socioeconomic background from our own compared to when we speak… Read more »

Study suggests economic status cues from clothes affect perceived competence

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From the Princeton University press release: People perceive a person’s competence partly based on subtle economic cues emanating from the person’s clothing, according to a study published in Nature Human… Read more »

Study looks at effect of childhood stressors and socioeconomic status on longevity

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From the Boston University School of Medicine press release: After years of generalized theories and hypothesis, research has finally pinpointed certain aspects of childhood experience linked to people living longer…. Read more »

Study suggests knowing people in high places may not always be good for one’s health

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From the Vanderbilt University press release: New research led by Lijun Song, associate professor of sociology at Vanderbilt University, and graduate student Phillip Pettis suggests that knowing people in high… Read more »

Study suggests education improves decision-making ability

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From the Cornell University press release: There has been interest across behavioral and social sciences – including psychology, economics and education – in whether people are born to be rational… Read more »

Study examines effect of social class on communication behaviours

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From the Goethe University Frankfurt press release: Are people with more money and education dominating and less warm? A social-psychological study at Goethe University scrutinizes stereotypes. How is our behavior… Read more »

Study suggests perceived socioeconomic status can affect how old we feel

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From the North Carolina State University press release: A recent study finds that how older adults perceive their socioeconomic status influences how old they feel and their attitudes toward aging…. Read more »