From the University of Gothenburg via EurekAlert!: Intelligence – what does it really mean? In the 1800s, it meant that you were good at memorising things, and today intelligence is measured through IQ tests where…
From the Pennsylvania State University press release: For many people, the motivation to exercise fluctuates from week to week, and these fluctuations predict whether they will be physically active, according to researchers at Penn State.…
From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Do romance movies warm people up? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research finds that yes, consumers choose romance movies over other…
From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Consumers react differently to units of measurement—depending on whether they are thinking concretely or abstractly, according to a new study in the Journal of…
From the North Carolina State University press release: Everyone has moments when they feel more in control of their lives than at other times. New research from North Carolina State University shows that this sense…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: “That’s not fair!” It’s a common playground complaint. But how early do children acquire this sense of fairness? Before they’re 2, says a new study. “We found…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: We like to think of ourselves as rational creatures, absorbing information, weighing it carefully, and making thoughtful decisions. But, as it turns out, we’re kidding ourselves. Over…
From the Cornell press release via MedicalXPress: Taking care of an aging or disabled loved one can be hazardous to your health. But certain personality traits appear to reduce caregivers’ risk for health problems, reports…
From the Arizona State University press release by Allie Nicodemo: The human brain evolved to ensure our survival. One example of that survival instinct is our sense of competition – historically, it’s part of what…
From the University of Wisconsin-Madison press release: Online daters intent on fudging their personal information have a big advantage: most people are terrible at identifying a liar. But new research is turning the tables on…