From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Emotional appeals could be more effective than celebrities when promoting products related to a consumer’s identity, according to a new study in the Journal…
From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Encouraging consumers to feel ownership of products they haven’t yet purchased can backfire because consumers tend to see themselves in the products they own,…
From the American Psychological Association press release via MedicalXpress: Praising children, especially those with low self-esteem, for their personal qualities rather than their efforts may make them feel more ashamed when they fail, according to…
From the American Psychological Association press release via HealthCanal: Older people who have low expectations for a satisfying future may be more likely to live longer, healthier lives than those who see brighter days ahead,…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release via MedicalXpress: Ever find yourself briefly paralyzed as you’re falling asleep or just waking up? It’s a phenomenon is called sleep paralysis, and it’s often accompanied by…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Women who receive strong social support from their families during pregnancy appear to be protected from sharp increases in a particular stress hormone, making them less likely…
From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Consumers are more willing to take risks and accept delays in exchange for greater benefits when they are able to compare products, according to…
From the University of Kansas press release via MedicalXpress: Much research in psychology and economics has shown that people are “loss averse,” meaning they tend to weigh losses more strongly than equivalent gains. For example,…
From the Research Council of Norway press release via AlphaGalileo: When something causes less pain than expected it is even possible for it to feel pleasant, a new study reveals. These findings may one day…
From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology press release via EurekAlert!: Even in the face of a disaster, we remain optimistic about our chances of injury compared to others, according to a new study.…