museuFrom the University of Basel press release: Information about an artwork has no effect on the aesthetic experience of museum visitors. The characteristics of the artwork itself have a much stronger impact on observers. Psychologists…
From the University of California – Berkeley press release: The “Star-Spangled Banner” stirs pride. Ed Sheeran’s “The Shape of You” sparks joy. And “ooh là là!” best sums up the seductive power of George Michael’s…
From the Anglia Ruskin University press release: New research has demonstrated how food producers could change the surface texture of products to change people’s perceptions and promote healthy eating. The study, led by Consumer Psychologist…
From the Ohio State University press release: How much you enjoy the new Star Wars movie will depend a lot on your expectations going in, a new study suggests. Researchers surveyed 441 people before and…
From the Durham University press release: The more TV we watch the more we prefer thinner female bodies, according to a new comprehensive study on body image. The researchers are calling on TV and advertising…
From the Concordia University press release: Canadians spend a lot of money around this time of year, on gifts, food, entertainment and travel. In its annual study of holiday season spending habits, the accounting firm…
From the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania press release: The gun violence seen in popular PG-13 movies aimed at children and teenagers has more than doubled since the rating was introduced…
From the University of Guelph press release: Cats have a reputation for being hard to read, but new research from the University of Guelph has found that some people are veritable “cat whisperers” who excel…
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 Behaviour by Princeton University. These…
From the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences press release: An encouraging pat on the back or a soft sweater on the skin — even things that we do not actively explore…