From the University at Buffalo press release: Social media sites often present users with social exclusion information that may actually inhibit intelligent thought, according to the co-author of a University at Buffalo study that takes…
From the Yale University press release: When assessing the moral character of others, people cling to good impressions but readily adjust their opinions about those who have behaved badly, according to new research. This flexibility…
From the New York University press release: Encouraging children “to help,” rather than asking them to “be helpers,” can instill persistence as they work to fulfill daily tasks that are difficult to complete, finds a…
From the University of Cologne press release: Social comparison is one of the most ubiquitous features of human social life and a fundamental aspect of human cognition. The fundamental human tendency to look to others…
From the York University press release: The most disagreeable individuals, who are also the least likely to be kind, can benefit most from behaving more compassionately, a York University study has found. More than 640…
From the University of Chicago Booth School of Business press release: Most people value the moral principle of honesty. At the same time, they frequently avoid being honest with people in their everyday lives. Who…
From the University of British Columbia press release: Working in a competitive industry fosters a greater level of trust amongst workers, finds a new study from the University of British Columbia, Princeton University and Aix-Marseille…
From the Baylor University press release: Many U.S. employees believe working from home — or at least away from the office — can bring freedom and stress-free job satisfaction. A new Baylor University study says,…
From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology press release: Christmas holidays offer a time for families to get together, but for retailers, holiday sales can represent up to 20% of annual revenue. How consumers…
From the University of Exeter press release: An international team of researchers, led by Drs Alison Legood and Allan Lee from the University of Exeter, has looked at how bad habits displayed by those in…