Tag: Perception

Study suggests images of pointing fingers are more effective than arrows in directing attention

From the University of Lincoln press release via AlphaGalileo: Images of pointing fingers are much better at diverting people’s attention than directional arrows, new psychology research suggests. In a paper… Read more »

Study suggests having a “balanced time perspective” increases likelihood of being happy

From the San Francisco State University press release via EurekAlert!: Do you look fondly at the past, enjoy yourself in the present, and strive for future goals? If you hold… Read more »

Study looks at how the attractiveness of Facebook friends affects impressions of their friends

From the Inderscience press release via AlphaGalileo: A European study of students using online social networking shows that users tend to make new connections via their own more attractive friends… Read more »