Tag: motivation

Study suggests community-based intervention may encourage teens to reduce intake of sugary drinks

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From the Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science press release via Newswise: By participating in a peer- and community-driven education program, a new study offers evidence supporting… Read more »

Study looks at effect of freecycling on community spirit

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From the UC Berkeley press release: Reinforcing that the best things in life are free, a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that online freebie-exchange communities such as… Read more »

Study suggests marketing is more effective when targeted to personality types

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From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Advertisers spend enormous amounts of time and money attempting to tailor their advertising campaigns to the needs of different demographic groups. After… Read more »

Study suggests substance use reduces educational achievement even when educational benefits are assured

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From the Washington University School of Medicine press release via EurekAlert!: Although various kinds of substance use are associated with reduced educational attainment, these associations have been mixed and may… Read more »

Study looks at effect of working and learning environment on motivation for achievement

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From the Stanford University press release via MedicalXpress: Think about the ideal student. He or she focuses on learning, not grades; improvement, not appearances; competency, not competition. This person wants… Read more »