Tag: self-control

Study suggests personality traits are related to sleep patterns

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… Read more »

Study suggests self-controlled children tend to be healthier middle-aged adults

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… Read more »

Study suggests direct touch of food makes eating experience more enjoyable

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… Read more »

Study suggests anthromorphizing sadness may help regulate it

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… Read more »

Study looks at how people with psychopathic traits control their ‘dark impulses’

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… Read more »

Study suggests employees who fake happiness for customers at risk for drinking more after work

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… Read more »

Study suggests that empowering employees allows them to respond positively to negative situations

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,… Read more »