From the University of Warwick press release: The link between the different hierarchies of personality, sleep patterns and even genetics has been discovered by researchers from the Department of Psychology at the University of Warwick.…
From the Duke University press release: Self-control, the ability to contain one’s own thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and to work toward goals with a plan, is one of the personality traits that makes a child…
From the Stevens Institute of Technology press release: Strawberry-flavored mousse tastes 10% sweeter when served from a white container rather than a black one. Coffee tastes nearly twice as intense when it is drunk from…
From the University of Wyoming press release: People who make plans to avoid or handle temptations may be more likely to achieve goals, such as academic and weight loss goals, according to new research by…
From the City University London press release: Choosing to eat chocolate cake instead of carrot sticks does not equal a lack of self-control, according to new research co-authored by a Cass Business School academic. In…
From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: Impulsive shopping can be a costly vice for people who are eager to escape emotional pain, but researchers have now discovered a strategy for increasing self-control in…
From the Virginia Commonwealth University press release: People with psychopathic traits are predisposed toward antisocial behavior that can result in “unsuccessful” outcomes such as incarceration. However, many individuals with psychopathic traits are able to control…
From the Penn State press release: Employees who force themselves to smile and be happy in front of customers — or who try to hide feelings of annoyance — may be at risk for heavier…
From the San Diego State University press release: Recently published research from SDSU management professor, Dr. Gabi Eissa and University of Wisconsin — Eau Claire management professor, Dr. Rebecca Wyland, shows that “managers who demonstrate…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: It’s mid-February, around the time that most people waver in their commitment to the resolutions they’ve made for the new year. Many of these resolutions — whether…