Tag: motivation

Study suggests burning more calories is easier when working out with someone you perceive as better

Sue November 29, 2012 Comments Off

From the Kansas State University press release via EurekAlert!: The key to motivation in physical activity may be feeling inadequate. One Kansas State University researcher found that those who exercised… Read more »

Study illuminates pathways of motivation through brain

Sue November 21, 2012 Comments Off

From the Stanford University Medical Center press release by Kelly Servick via ScienceDaily: Whether you are an apple tree or an antelope, survival depends on using your energy efficiently. In… Read more »

Study suggests performance targets have motivational effect

Sue November 5, 2012 Comments Off

From the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft press release: In many areas of our everyday lives, goals are the norm. That not all of them are effective, however, is something which anyone who has… Read more »

Study suggests self-control may not be a limited resource after all

Sue October 23, 2012 Comments Off

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: So many acts in our daily lives – refusing that second slice of cake, walking past the store with the latest gadgets,… Read more »

Study looks at how environmental cues affect motivation and task-oriented behavior

Sue September 21, 2012 Comments Off

From the Columbia Business School press release via EurekAlert!: Much of our daily lives are spent completing tasks that involve a degree of waiting, such as remaining on hold while… Read more »

Study looks at how nature of consumer goals affects willingness to pay

Sue September 18, 2012 Comments Off

From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via ScienceDaily: Consumers will pay more when they are given different options to pursue short-term goals, but will pay more for… Read more »

Researchers discover mechanism related to negative emotions of cocaine withdrawal

Sue September 16, 2012 Comments Off

From the Washington State University press release via EurekAlert!: Washington State University researchers have found a cellular mechanism that contributes to the lack of motivation and negative emotions of a… Read more »

Study throws doubt on prior model of self-control as limited resource

Sue September 15, 2012 Comments Off

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: So many acts in our daily lives – refusing that second slice of cake, walking past the store with the latest gadgets,… Read more »

Study looks at how ideas of fairness influence decisions

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From the Wellcome Trust press release via EurekAlert!: People will reject an offer of water, even when they are severely thirsty, if they perceive the offer to be unfair, according… Read more »