Tag: information

Study shows ants share decision-making, lessen vulnerability to ‘information overload’

From the Arizona State University press release via EurekAlert!: Scientists at Arizona State University have discovered that ants utilize a strategy to handle “information overload.” Temnothorax rugatulus ants, commonly found… Read more »

Study suggests stress breaks loops that hold short-term memory together

From the University of Wisconsin-Madison press release by Chris Barncard via ScienceDaily: Stress has long been pegged as the enemy of attention, disrupting focus and doing substantial damage to working… Read more »

Study suggests task management, organizational features on PDAs can help people with ASD in workplace

From the IOS Press press release via EurekAlert!: Only 15% of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States have some form of paid work. Difficulties related to… Read more »

Study suggests idea of “information overload” may be an exaggeration

From the Northwestern University press release by Erin White: “Information overload” may be an exaggerated way to describe today’s always-on media environment. Actually, very few Americans seem to feel bogged… Read more »

Study suggests focusing on high-level product features may appeal to confident consumers

From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via ScienceDaily: Confident consumers pay more attention to advertisements and product information that focus on high-level features of a product, according… Read more »