Do religious people love their neighbors? Yes—some neighbors, study finds
Most religions teach their followers to "Love thy neighbor"—including those of different races, nationalities or beliefs. But is religiousness really related to love of neighbors?
View ArticleAre you a high achiever? Even the best products might leave you dissatisfied
Make the honor roll, go for the promotion, or try the tastiest entrée on the menu. In almost every facet of our culture, we are told to "go for the gold." So, why settle for "good enough" when...
View ArticleVideo: Why some people just don't like music
For many people, enjoying music results in noticeable physical reactions – sweaty palms or a shiver down the spine. Music can cause the release of dopamine in your body, which provides a feeling of...
View ArticleCultural awareness may help students fight feelings of phoniness
A study co-authored by a University of Cincinnati researcher may help African American college students fight feelings of phoniness when it comes to their academic achievements.
View ArticleGood cause + moderate discount = more sales
Many businesses now offer customers the opportunity to make charitable donations to good causes along with their purchases, but does this really encourage the customer to buy more? According to a new...
View ArticleOne firm's loss is another's gain
Good news for savvy businesses: Customers who walk through your doors unhappy with another firm's service can be won back with simple gestures of goodwill.
View ArticleWhen the price just feels right: Do rounded numbers appeal to our emotions?
Consumers usually look for the lowest price when shopping for a product. But can prices sometimes just feel right? According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers are drawn to...
View ArticleReliance on smartphones linked to lazy thinking
Our smartphones help us find a phone number quickly, provide us with instant directions and recommend restaurants, but new research indicates that this convenience at our fingertips is making it easy...
View ArticleWhen are consumers more likely to rely on feelings to make decisions?
Why do some consumers make choices based on their feelings instead of rational assessments? According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers who consider themselves independent...
View ArticlePhilosophers put forward a new emotion recognition model
Philosophers at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum have put forward a new model that explains how humans recognise the emotions of others. According to their theory, humans are capable of perceiving feelings...
View ArticleNational identity: Does buying local mean shunning global?
U.S. consumers are often urged to "buy American," and some special interest groups even claim that buying foreign products is inappropriate, or even immoral. But when it comes to buying domestic...
View ArticleCommenters exposed to prejudiced comments more likely to display prejudice...
Comment sections on websites continue to be an environment for trolls to spew racist opinions. The impact of these hateful words shouldn't have an impact on how one views the news or others, but that...
View ArticleCEOs gamble with shareholders' money
CEOs of conglomerates are trusting heavily on their 'gut feeling' when it comes to investment decisions. A new study finds that by doing so, they are destroying shareholder value. At the cost of more...
View ArticleFacebook stalking your ex can become addictive – and hurt you in the long run
It's been shown that the use of social media comes with pros and cons: increased social connection and enhanced commitment in relationships, but also increased depression and decline in well-being.
View ArticleWhat failed drug busts are teaching world leaders about decision making
A failed drug bust is providing World Economic Forum delegates with new insights into leadership and decision making, thanks to research by Dr Cinla Akinci of the University of St Andrews' School of...
View ArticleHappy cows make more nutritious milk
Daily infusions with a chemical commonly associated with feelings of happiness were shown to increase calcium levels in the blood of Holstein cows and the milk of Jersey cows that had just given birth....
View Article'Gut feelings' help make more successful financial traders
Financial traders are better at reading their 'gut feelings' than the general population – and the better they are at this ability, the more successful they are as traders, according to new research...
View ArticleThose funny ads may make you laugh, but maybe not buy
Advertisers often use humor to grab customers' attention, but they should do so with caution, according to a recently published study in the Journal of Marketing Behavior.
View ArticleThe Latest at CES: Forget the shrink with hypnotherapy app
The Latest at CES gadget show in Las Vegas (all times local):
View ArticleCareful ad placement may help marketers level up in video game advertising
When it comes to video game advertising, marketers may be better off owning the game rather than advertising in the game, but a team of researchers say there are still other opportunities to...
View ArticleBuilding a better model of human-automation interaction
People generally make decisions using two ways of thinking: They think consciously, deliberate for a while, and try to use logic to figure out what action to take—referred to as analytical cognition....
View ArticleWhat do your co-workers really think of you?
Everyday in the workplace, colleagues actively compete for a limited amount of perks, including raises, promotions, bonuses and recognition. But new research from Washington University in St. Louis...
View ArticleCivil unrest in Ferguson from the eyes of older citizens
In August, 2014, the nation's attention turned to Ferguson, Missouri, after a young African-American man, Michael Brown Jr., was shot by a white police officer. The civil unrest that followed lasted...
View ArticleManagers can help prevent employees from working while sick
A new study indicates that managerial support can help prevent employees who work extremely hard out of an obsessive drive ('workaholics') from forcing themselves to attend work when feeling sick. Such...
View ArticleRacism on college campuses is rooted in the small things people say and do
While overt and blatant expressions of prejudice seem to have declined on American university campuses over the last few decades, racism is still evident in the small things that white students say and...
View ArticleHow our unconscious minds are prejudiced against benefit claimants
Without us knowing, our brains are busy making associations. While on the surface we may sincerely believe that men and women are equal, or that people on benefits are just regular folks who happen to...
View ArticleResearchers aim to improve gut health of livestock animals
Researchers at the University of Delaware are looking into what causes that gut feeling in livestock animals such as cows and chickens.
View ArticleShould we worry that half of Americans trust their gut to tell them what's true?
Have you ever thought to yourself, "I'll bet that's true," before you had all the facts? Most people probably have at some point.
View ArticleFeeling ambitious but economically left behind fuels feelings of discontent...
Economic progress can cause people to feel dispossessed and angry if they don't feel like they are also advancing, according to a study.
View ArticleChildren show implicit racial attitudes from a young age, research confirms
White children show signs of implicit racism from the age of five by favouring people with the same skin colour, according to new research.
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