From the University of California – Berkeley press release: What goes through a gambler’s mind after she’s placed her bet? It’s not just the anticipation of a big payoff, or… Read more »
From the University of Oregon press release: Children who struggle with weak cognitive control at an early age are at most risk for trouble in adulthood following their engagement in… Read more »
From the Cornell University press release: A new study shows a difference between how risk is cognitively processed by self-reported law-abiding citizens and self-reported lawbreakers, allowing researchers to better view… Read more »
From the University of Bonn press release: Despite long-term profit expectations, many people shy away from investing their money in supposedly riskier forms of investment. Why? Together with colleagues from… Read more »
From the Society for Risk Analysis press release: People who text while driving are six times more likely to be involved in a car crash. To combat this problem, more… Read more »
From the University of Plymouth press release: Consumers who perceive the benefits of large sums of money promised in mass marketing scams (MMS) are more likely to discount the risks… Read more »
From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: People rely on financial managers, doctors and lawyers to be as objective as possible when making decisions about investments, health and legal… Read more »
From the Frontiers press release: A new study finds that listening to motivational music during sport activities and exercise increases risk-taking behavior but does not improve overall performance. The effect… Read more »
From the University of Cincinnati press release: For some young people, dealing with life stressors like exposure to violence and family disruption often means turning to negative, risky behaviors —… Read more »
From the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology press release: Chronic sleep deprivation — which can involve staying up late, and waking up early for work or school — has become a… Read more »
