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Tag: PERSONALITY/ATTITUDE
Immune to influence
A study published in the journal Vaccine provides the first rigorous look at how our attitudes towards vaccines (here: the flu vaccine) are shaped by online forces. University of Konstanz psychologists from both DFG Clusters of Excellence–“Centre for the Advanced…
Immune to influence
A study published in the journal Vaccine provides the first rigorous look at how our attitudes towards vaccines (here: the flu vaccine) are shaped by online forces. University of Konstanz psychologists from both DFG Clusters of Excellence–“Centre for the Advanced…
Product distribution restraints are not equal research shows.
December 18, 2019 Product distribution restraints are not equal research shows. Toronto — Sometimes, there’s the “price” and then there’s the price. Online shoppers may be pleasantly surprised to find the price of their chosen item has dropped once they’ve…
Product distribution restraints are not equal research shows.
December 18, 2019 Product distribution restraints are not equal research shows. Toronto — Sometimes, there’s the “price” and then there’s the price. Online shoppers may be pleasantly surprised to find the price of their chosen item has dropped once they’ve…
‘I will do my very best!’ Children who engage in positive self-talk about effort can boost their math achievement
Children who think poorly of themselves often underachieve in school. A new Dutch study tested whether a simple mental activity–having children with low self-confidence say favorable, encouraging words to themselves–could boost their achievement. The study found that children who engaged…
Instagram’s virtual features have real relationship benefits
PULLMAN, Wash–Young adults say that Instagram helps them develop friendships in real life, especially those who are more hesitant to try new experiences, according to a recent study by Washington State University researchers. In the study published online in Computers…
There is no ‘I’ in team — or is there?
There is no I in Team – as the saying goes. But new research suggests it is important for individuals to feel personal ownership towards a team project in order to be more creative. The study, led by Dr Ieva…
‘I will do my very best!’ Children who engage in positive self-talk about effort can boost their math achievement
Children who think poorly of themselves often underachieve in school. A new Dutch study tested whether a simple mental activity–having children with low self-confidence say favorable, encouraging words to themselves–could boost their achievement. The study found that children who engaged…
Instagram’s virtual features have real relationship benefits
PULLMAN, Wash–Young adults say that Instagram helps them develop friendships in real life, especially those who are more hesitant to try new experiences, according to a recent study by Washington State University researchers. In the study published online in Computers…
Researchers explore factors affecting money management skills in multiple sclerosis
Kessler Foundation research team identifies executive dysfunction and depression as factors affecting the ability of a subsample of individuals with multiple sclerosis to manage money efficiently
Strength of conviction won’t help to persuade when people disagree
If you disagree with someone, it might not make any difference how certain they say they are, as during disagreement your brain’s sensitivity to the strength of people’s beliefs is reduced, finds a study led by UCL and City, University…
Paper: Cultural variables influence consumer demand for private-label brands
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — New research co-written by a University of Illinois expert in consumer behavior and global marketing explores why certain segments of consumers prefer national or global brands over their less-pricey private-label equivalents, and the managerial and marketing implications…
Study exposes surprise billing by hospital physicians
Patients with private health insurance face a serious risk of being treated and billed by an out-of-network doctor when they receive care at in-network hospitals, according to a new study by Yale researchers. Addressing the issue could reduce health spending…
Researchers explore factors affecting money management skills in multiple sclerosis
Kessler Foundation research team identifies executive dysfunction and depression as factors affecting the ability of a subsample of individuals with multiple sclerosis to manage money efficiently
Strength of conviction won’t help to persuade when people disagree
If you disagree with someone, it might not make any difference how certain they say they are, as during disagreement your brain’s sensitivity to the strength of people’s beliefs is reduced, finds a study led by UCL and City, University…
Paper: Cultural variables influence consumer demand for private-label brands
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — New research co-written by a University of Illinois expert in consumer behavior and global marketing explores why certain segments of consumers prefer national or global brands over their less-pricey private-label equivalents, and the managerial and marketing implications…
Study exposes surprise billing by hospital physicians
Patients with private health insurance face a serious risk of being treated and billed by an out-of-network doctor when they receive care at in-network hospitals, according to a new study by Yale researchers. Addressing the issue could reduce health spending…
Invest in private companies: They display more reliable accounts than public ones’
A new study finds that, when comparing companies with similar organizational structures, public companies’ incentive to over report earnings in order to boost short-term results outweighs market discipline
Invest in private companies: They display more reliable accounts than public ones’
A new study finds that, when comparing companies with similar organizational structures, public companies’ incentive to over report earnings in order to boost short-term results outweighs market discipline
Achieving optimal collaboration when goals conflict
In joint physical tasks, knowing more about a partner’s actions affects collaboration strategies
How can you help your organization’s expatriates succeed?
SIOP publishes white paper that explores how to promote your overseas workers’ productivity and well-being.
Scientists say you can change your personality
But it takes persistent intervention
Want to avoid the holiday blues? New report suggests skipping the sweet treats
LAWRENCE — If you’re prone to depression, this holiday season you might want to say “bah humbug” to offers of sugar plum pudding, caramel corn and chocolate babka. A new study from a team of clinical psychologists at the University…
Achieving optimal collaboration when goals conflict
In joint physical tasks, knowing more about a partner’s actions affects collaboration strategies
How can you help your organization’s expatriates succeed?
SIOP publishes white paper that explores how to promote your overseas workers’ productivity and well-being.
Scientists say you can change your personality
But it takes persistent intervention
Want to avoid the holiday blues? New report suggests skipping the sweet treats
LAWRENCE — If you’re prone to depression, this holiday season you might want to say “bah humbug” to offers of sugar plum pudding, caramel corn and chocolate babka. A new study from a team of clinical psychologists at the University…
Financial infidelity: Secret spending costs couples and companies
With holiday shopping season in full swing, retailers may need to adjust for shoppers trying to keep purchases quiet
The songwriter is creative — the singer, not so much
Study examines how Nashville songwriters co-write with stars
The songwriter is creative — the singer, not so much
Study examines how Nashville songwriters co-write with stars
Concordia research shows that using green products leads to a warm glow in shoppers
The ‘greenconsumption effect’ can change the way retailers provide goods and services, says Onur Bodur
Rats are more social than we thought
Rats are using the same brain region people use to empathize with others
Concordia research shows that using green products leads to a warm glow in shoppers
The ‘greenconsumption effect’ can change the way retailers provide goods and services, says Onur Bodur
Rats are more social than we thought
Rats are using the same brain region people use to empathize with others
How to boost sales of fair trade and sustainable goods
News from the Journal of Marketing
Incumbent CEOs working with new CFOs earn 10% more money
Newly hired CFOs may face pressure to manage earnings to bump CEO pay
How to boost sales of fair trade and sustainable goods
News from the Journal of Marketing
Incumbent CEOs working with new CFOs earn 10% more money
Newly hired CFOs may face pressure to manage earnings to bump CEO pay
Frequency of worship, not location, matters more when it comes to being good neighbors
A growing segment of Americans is traveling farther to worship, Baylor University study finds
Frequency of worship, not location, matters more when it comes to being good neighbors
A growing segment of Americans is traveling farther to worship, Baylor University study finds
Family support reduces chance of school and workplace bullying
Study finds LGB students with supportive family are less likely to be targeted
Revealed: The deadly superbugs lurking in more than 9 in 10 make-up bags
Superbugs including E. coli and Staphylococci have been found in more than nine out of ten in-use beauty products – study
Family support reduces chance of school and workplace bullying
Study finds LGB students with supportive family are less likely to be targeted
Revealed: The deadly superbugs lurking in more than 9 in 10 make-up bags
Superbugs including E. coli and Staphylococci have been found in more than nine out of ten in-use beauty products – study
This ‘fix’ for economic theory changes everything from gambles to Ponzi schemes
Whether we decide to take out that insurance policy, buy Bitcoin, or switch jobs, many economic decisions boil down to a fundamental gamble about how to maximize our wealth over time. How we understand these decisions is the subject of…
This ‘fix’ for economic theory changes everything from gambles to Ponzi schemes
Whether we decide to take out that insurance policy, buy Bitcoin, or switch jobs, many economic decisions boil down to a fundamental gamble about how to maximize our wealth over time. How we understand these decisions is the subject of…
Human behaviour follows probabilistic inference patterns
According to a study published on Nov. 28 in Nature Communications by Philipp Schustek, Alexandre Hyafil and Rubén Moreno-Bote, researchers at the Center for Brain and Cognition of the Department of Information and Communication Technologies
Human behaviour follows probabilistic inference patterns
According to a study published on Nov. 28 in Nature Communications by Philipp Schustek, Alexandre Hyafil and Rubén Moreno-Bote, researchers at the Center for Brain and Cognition of the Department of Information and Communication Technologies
Study: Student attitudes toward cheating may spill over into their careers
Lam Family College of Business professor hopes to stamp out unethical behavior before it enters the workplace